Montgomery earns Tree City USA status for 12th consecutive year
Montgomery has been named a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to community forestry. The designation marks the twelfth year Montgomery has received this national recognition.
Montgomery is also the recipient of a Tree City USA Growth Award for demonstrating progress in its community forestry program in the following activity areas:
- Education and Public Relations
- Publicity
- Partnerships
- Tree Planting on Private Property
- Planning and Management
- Standards and Specification
- Tree Planting and Maintenance
- Plans for donations
The prestigious Growth Award recognizes environmental improvement and higher levels of tree care in Tree City USA communities.
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.
Montgomery has met the four standards to become a Tree City USA community including 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 deserve recognition and thanks."