Trees Make a World of Difference
The Tree City USA® program, sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters, provides direction, technical assistance, public attention, and national recognition for urban and community forestry programs in thousands of towns and cities that more than 135 million Americans call home.
The many benefits of being a Tree City include creating a framework for action, education, a positive public image, and citizen pride. Read more about the benefits of becoming a Tree City.
Knox County proudly supports the Tree City program with four communities qualifying for this honor.
- Centerburg http://www.centerburgoh.org/ 6 years
- Fredericktown http://www.fredericktown.net/ 23 years
- Gambier http://www.villageofgambier.org/ 3 years
- Mount Vernon http://www.mountvernonohio.org/ 17 years
Did you know?
- • There are more than 3400 communities that are currently a Tree City USA.
- • There are more than 500 communities that received a Growth Award.
- • Over 135 million people live in a Tree City USA.
The Four Standards for Tree City USA Recognition.
To qualify as a Tree City USA community, a town or city must meet four standards established by The Arbor Day Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters.
These standards were established to ensure that every qualifying community would have a viable tree management plan and program.
It is important to note that they were also designed so that no community would be excluded because of size.
