City of Grand Rapids earns Tree City USA, Growth Awards
City of Grand Rapids
and last updated 2021-04-22 09:35:22-04
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. â The City of Grand Rapids recently earned its 23
rd Tree City USA Award for its commitment to effective urban forest management, according to a news release Thursday.
It also earned a Tree City USA Growth Award for displaying higher levels of tree care and community engagement during the calendar year.
The recognition has four requirements: a tree board or department, a tree-care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.
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Staunton celebrates Arbor Day with Tree City USA recognition, completion of grants, tree tour
Published Tuesday, Apr. 20, 2021, 12:00 am
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Staunton City Council will issue a proclamation this week declaring April 30 as Arbor Day. Council will also celebrate Staunton again being honored as a “Tree City USA” by the Arbor Day Foundation, the fulfillment of two grant awards, and the launching of a new interactive tree tour.
The Tree City USA program recognizes municipalities that have active tree planting, tree care, and tree preservation programs, with this being the 25th year Staunton has been awarded the title.