Tree City USA
Tigard Has Been Named Tree City USA for the 7th Consecutive Year
March, 2008
Tigard has been named a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day
Foundation to honor its
commitment to its community forest. This is the seventh year Tigard has received this
national recognition.
The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with
the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service.
Tigard has met the four standards to become a Tree City USA: a tree board or department;
a tree care ordinance; a comprehensive community forestry program; and an Arbor Day observance.
"Trees in our cities and towns help clean the air, conserve soil and water, moderate
temperature and bring nature into our daily lives," said John Rosenow, Chief Executive
of the Arbor Day Foundation. "Tree City USA designation recognizes the work of elected
officials, staff and citizens who plant and care for the community forest. Trees are
a vital component of the infrastructure in our cities and towns, and provide
environmental and economical benefits. A community, and its citizens, that recognize
these benefits and provide needed care for its trees deserves recognition and thanks."
To learn more about how you can get involved in continuing Tigard's Tree City USA
tradition, contact Todd Prager, City Arborist at 503-718-2700 or email
todd@tigard-or.gov.
To learn more about The National Arbor Day Foundation contact Gary Brienzo,
Communications Manager at 402-474-5655 or visit their website at www.arborday.com.
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