HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-04-22 Correspondence - D. Lambe - Arbor Day Arbor Day
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City Mayor Cynthia Andrus
PO Box 1230
Bozeman,MT 59771
Dear Tree City USA Community Member,
On behalf of the Arbor Day Foundation,I congratulate Bozeman on earning recognition as a 2021 Tree
City USA. We are so thrilled thatBozeman takes pride in creating a community that places unique value
on the planting and caring of trees.
Bozeman is part of an incredible network of more than 3,600 Tree City USA's,with a combined total
population of 155 million.The Tree City USA program is one of the Arbor Day Foundation's earliest
programs.We are proud to partner with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State
Foresters to maintain this community.
Over the last few years, it has become increasingly clear of the value and importance that trees hold for
our future. Cities and towns across the globe are facing challenges when it comes to air quality,water
resources,personal health and well-being,and energy use.Bozeman shows its residents and peers that
they are forward-thinking and eager to combat these issues. By showing your dedication to urban forestry,
you demonstrate a commitment to a brighter,greener future.
We hope you are as excited as we are to share this accomplishment with your local media and your
residents. Enclosed in this packet is a press release for you to distribute at your convenience.
State foresters will receive the Tree City USA recognition materials and coordinate on how to distribute
them. We will forward information about your awards to your state forester's office to facilitate the
presentation.Your communiVs Arbor Day ceremony would be the best time to mention the Tree City
USA award.
Again,we are excited to celebrate your commitment to the people and trees of Bozeman and thank you
for helping us plant,nurture and celebrate trees.
Best Regards,
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Dan Lambe
Arbor Day Foundation Chief Executive
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Arbor Day Foundation Recognizes Bozeman as a Tree City USA®
Bozeman earns the Tree City USA recognition for their commitment to urban forestry
LINCOLN,Nebraska(3/15/2022)—Bozeman was named a 2021 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day
Foundation to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management.
Bozeman achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program's four requirements: forming a tree
board or department,creating a tree-care ordinance,having 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 partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National
Association of State Foresters.
"Tree City USA communities benefit from the positive effects that an urban tree canopy has year after
year," said Dan Lambe,chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. "The trees being planted and cared
for by Bozeman ensure that generations to come will enjoy a better quality of life.Additionally,
participation in this program helps cultivate a sense of stewardship and pride for the trees the community
plants and cares for."
Planting trees in an urban space comes with a myriad of benefits past the recognition of this program.
Urban tree plantings help reduce energy consumption by up to 25%,which will reduce general energy
costs and help with the overall cooling of the city as well. In addition,members of the community benefit
from properly placed trees as they increase property values from 7-20%.Trees also positively affect the
local ecosystem by helping to clean water and create animal habitats to encourage biodiversity.
More information on the program is available at arbord4y.orPJTreeCi1yUSA
About the Arbor Day Foundation
Founded in 1972,the Arbor Day Foundation has grown to become the largest nonprofit membership
organization dedicated to planting trees,with more than one million members, supporters and valued
partners. Since 1972,almost 500 million Arbor Day Foundation trees have been planted in neighborhoods.
communities,cities and forests throughout the world. Our vision is to lead toward a world where trees are
used to solve issues critical to survival.
As one of the world's largest operating conservation foundations,the Arbor Day Foundation,through its
members,partners and programs,educates and engages stakeholders and communities across the globe to
involve themselves in its mission of planting,nurturing and celebrating trees.More information is
available at arborday.org,
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