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Tigard Named Tree City USA

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	City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Blvd. Tigard, Oregon 97223	Press Release March 10, 2008
For Immediate Release
Contact:	Todd Prager City of Tigard 503-718-2700 todd@tigard-or.gov

Tigard Has Been Named Tree City USA for the 7th Consecutive Year
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.