Arbor Day Foundation Names Maplewood Tree City USA
Maplewood,
NJ was named a 2013 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor
of its commitment to effective urban forest management.
Maplewood
achived Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program's four
requirements: a tree board or department, a tree-care ordinance, an
annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita and an Arbor
Day observance and proclamation.
The Tree
City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation, in a
partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of
State Foresters.
"Everyone benefits when
elected officials, volunteers and committed citizens in communities like
Maplewood make smart investments in urban forests," said John Rosenow,
founder and chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. "Trees bring
shade to our homes and beautify to our neighborhoods, along with
numerous economic, social and environmental benefits."
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.
More information on the program is available at arborday.org/TreeCityUSA
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