LIVINGSTON EARNS NATIONAL DESIGNATION
OF "TREE CITY USA" FROM ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION
Plants cherry tree on Oval for Arbor Day
Video by
Nilsa De La Cruz , LivingstonPatch
In April 2010, Livingston, NJ, was recognized by the nonprofit
Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree City USA community for its commitment
to urban forestry, a national designation.
The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation
in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters
and the USDA Forest Service.
Livingston has met the four standards to become a Tree City USA
community. Tree City USA communities must have: a tree board or
department, a tree-care ordinance, a comprehensive community forestry
program, and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.
“We commend Livingston’s elected officials, volunteers
and its citizens for providing vital care for its urban forest,”
said John Rosenow, chief executive and founder of the Arbor Day
Foundation. “Trees provide numerous environmental, economical
and health benefits to millions of people each day, and we applaud
communities that make planting and caring for trees a top priority.”
Communities that earn Tree City USA recognition not only have
taken the time to meet the four standards, they know that trees:
• Promote healthier communities by filtering the air we
breathe by removing dust and other particles.
• Moderate climate, conserve water and provide vital habitat
for wildlife.
• Reduce the heat island effect in urban areas caused by
pavement and buildings.
• Increase property values and reduce energy use and add
beauty to our homes and
neighborhoods.
The Arbor Day Foundation is a nonprofit, environmental and education
organization of nearly one million members, with a mission to
inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. More information
on the Foundation and its programs can be found at www.arborday.org
and from Mark Derowitsch, Public Relations Manager, at mderowitsch@arborday.org
or call 888-448-7337.