Casa Grande Recognized as Tree City USA
April 30, 2013
Casa
Grande was named a 2012 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in
honor of its commitment to effective urban management. This is the 6th
year Casa Grande has earned the national designation. Arizona State
Forester Scott Hunt presented the City with the award on Friday, April
26 at the state capitol in Phoenix.
In order to be considered a
Tree City USA community, cities must have a tree care ordinance, a
comprehensive community forestry program, a tree board/department and an
Arbor Day observance and proclamation.
The Casa Grande Parks
Division partners with many community groups in order to maintain the
2,300 trees located in parks and rights of way. Volunteer groups include
the Casa Grande Valley Daughters of the American Revolution and youth
who assist in tree maintenance as part of their Eagle Scout project.
Last year, city staff trimmed over 650 trees.
Cleaner air,
improved storm water management, energy savings and increased property
values and commercial activity are among the benefits enjoyed by Tree
City USA communities.
The Tree City USA program is sponsored by
the Arbor Day Foundation, USDA Forest Service, and the National
Association of State Foresters. To learn more about the program, visit
www.arborday.org/treecityusa
Pictured,
from left to right: Bill Schwind (Community Services Director), Scott
Hunt (State Forester), Alix Rogstad (Program Manager for the State
Forestry Division), Anita Avila (Management Analyst) and Rod Wood (Parks
Superintendent).
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