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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNational Arbor Day FoundationO The National . Arbor Da Foundation® 211 N. 12th St. · Lincoln, NE 68508 · 402-474-5655 ~ We inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. February 14, 2007 The Honorable Kenneth E. Olson, Jr. Mayor .of the City of Laurel P.O. Box 10 115 West First Street Laurel, MT 59044 FEB 2 0 2007 Dear Mayor Olson, Congratulations to Laurel on being named as a 2006 Tree City USA! Trees in our cities and towns help clean the air, conserve soil and water, moderate temperature, and bring nature into our daily lives. 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. Tree City USA recognizes communities that have proven their commitment to an effective, ongoing community forestry program. Such a program is one marked by renewal and improvement. Tree City USA is sponsored in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service. State foresters are responsible for the presentation of the Tree City USA flag and other materials. We will forward your awards to Fred Bicha in your state forester's office. They will be coordinating the presentation with you. It would be especially appropriate to make the Tree City USA award a part of your Arbor Day ceremony. Again, congratulations on receiving this national recognition for your tree-care program. Best regards, John Rosenow President cc: Steve Klotz For more information, contact Dan Lambe, Vice President at dlambe~arborday.org or Woodrow Nelson, Director of Marketing at wnelson~arborday.org or call 888-448-7337 News from O The National Arbor Da Foundation® 211 N. 12th St. · Lincoln, NE 68508 · 402-474-5655 ~ We inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Laurel Named Tree City USA Laurel has been named a Tree City USA community by The National Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to community forestry. It is the first year Laurel has received this national recognition. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by The National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service. Laurel has met the four standards to become a Tree City USA community: 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, president of The National 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," Arbor Day Foundation President Rosenow added. "A community, and its citizens, that recognize these benefits and provide needed care for its trees deserves recognition and thanks."