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Dunwoody Earns 14th Tree City USA Honor
11 Feb
Summary
- Dunwoody achieved Tree City USA status for the 14th consecutive year.
- A tree planting ceremony is scheduled for Friday, February 20th.
- The city meets four key standards for urban forestry management.
The City of Dunwoody has once again been honored as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, marking its 14th year of receiving this prestigious designation. This recognition celebrates Dunwoody's sustained efforts in planting, growing, and maintaining trees, which are crucial for the community's environmental health and sustainability goals.
To commemorate this milestone and Georgia Arbor Day, city officials will host a tree planting event on Friday, February 20th, at Wildcat Park. Residents are invited to join city council members and sustainability committee representatives to plant a tree.
David Ham, Dunwoody Arborist, expressed pride in the city's ongoing commitment to its treescape and sustainability. The Tree City USA program requires cities to maintain a tree board, enforce tree care ordinances, allocate funds for urban forestry, and hold an annual Arbor Day event.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Tree City USA program, which fosters greener and more resilient communities nationwide. Dunwoody's continuous achievement underscores its role as a leader in urban forestry, contributing to a healthier environment.
