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Mayor Cynthia Andrus
PO Box 1230
Bozeman, MT 59771
Dear Tree City USA Community Member,
On behalf of the Arbor Day Foundation, I'm thrilled to congratulate Bozeman on earning recognition as a
2023 Tree City USA.Residents of Bozeman should be proud to live in a community that makes the
planting and care of trees a priority.
Founded in 1976,Tree City USA is a partnership between the Arbor Day Foundation,the U.S. Forest
Service, and the National Association of State Foresters.Bozeman is part of an incredible network of
more than 3,600 Tree City USA communities nationwide,with a combined population of 155 million.
Over the last few years,the value and importance of trees has become increasingly clear. Cities and towns
across the globe are facing issues with air quality,water resources,personal health and well-being,and
energy use.Bozeman has taken steps to create 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.
We're excited to celebrate your commitment to the people and trees of Bozeman. Thank you,again,for
your efforts.
Best Regards,
Dan Lambe
Arbor Day Foundation Chief Executive
Arbor Day Foundation°
211 N.12th Street•Lincoln,NE 68508.888-448-7337•arborday.org
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Contact:
Jasmine Putney
Arbor Day Foundation
402-216-9307
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Arbor Day Foundation Names Bozeman a 2023 Tree City USAD
LINCOLN,Nebraska(4/2/2024)—Bozeman was named a 2023 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: maintaining a
tree board or department,having a tree care ordinance,dedicating an annual community forestry budget of
at least$2 per capita, and hosting 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 see the positive effects of an urban forest firsthand," said Dan Lambe, chief
executive of the Arbor Day Foundation."The trees being planted and cared for by Bozeman are ensuring
that generations to come will enjoy to a better quality of life. Additionally,participation in this program
brings residents together and creates a sense of civic pride,whether it's through volunteer engagement or
public education."
If ever there was a time for trees,now is that time. Communities worldwide are facing issues with air
quality,water resources,personal health and well-being,energy use,and extreme heat and flooding.
Bozeman is doing its part to address these challenges for residents both now and in the future.
More information on the program is available at arborday.or reeCityUSA.
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.