Village Named Tree City USA
March 27, 2008 | 10:57 AM Posted by the Village
Manager
The Village of Greendale has once again been named a
Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation
for the year 2007. This marks the Village’s twelfth
(12th) straight year of receiving this national
recognition.
The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service.
To become a Tree City USA, a community must meet four (4) standards: a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, a comprehensive community forestry program, and an Arbor Day Observance. In the Village of Greendale, Public Works Director Carl Tisonik and Forester Robert Ziarek guide the Village’s forestry program. Their efforts and the efforts of the entire Department of Public Works have allowed the Village to enjoy the beauty and benefits of its greenspaces, thoroughfares, street trees and parkways.
“Trees and their many benefits to our communities have never been more important,” said John Rosenow, President of the National Arbor Day Foundation. “Proper tree planting and care today will help ensure cleaner, healthier, more tree-filled cities and towns tomorrow.”
“Tree City USA is a recognized standard of an effective community forestry program,” Rosenow continued. “And the basis of such a program is a commitment to ongoing improvement and renewal.”
Village Manager Todd Michaels said, “we’re very proud to receive the Tree City Award. Commitment to natural areas and quality of life issues is the foundation of the Village.”
The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service.
To become a Tree City USA, a community must meet four (4) standards: a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, a comprehensive community forestry program, and an Arbor Day Observance. In the Village of Greendale, Public Works Director Carl Tisonik and Forester Robert Ziarek guide the Village’s forestry program. Their efforts and the efforts of the entire Department of Public Works have allowed the Village to enjoy the beauty and benefits of its greenspaces, thoroughfares, street trees and parkways.
“Trees and their many benefits to our communities have never been more important,” said John Rosenow, President of the National Arbor Day Foundation. “Proper tree planting and care today will help ensure cleaner, healthier, more tree-filled cities and towns tomorrow.”
“Tree City USA is a recognized standard of an effective community forestry program,” Rosenow continued. “And the basis of such a program is a commitment to ongoing improvement and renewal.”
Village Manager Todd Michaels said, “we’re very proud to receive the Tree City Award. Commitment to natural areas and quality of life issues is the foundation of the Village.”
