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Tree City USA is a recognition program sponsored in Vermont by the National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service, National Association of State Foresters and the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation.  The program recognizes communities of all sizes who actively manage their public tree resource. We feel all communities (cities, towns and villages) in Vermont will benefit from the program.


Urban and Community Forestry
Bullet Program Home Page
About the Program
Staff
Bullet Calendar of Events
VT Urban & Community Forestry Council
   
 

Programs:
S.O.U.L.
Arbor Day
Tree City USA
Bullet Tree Steward Awards
Bullet Corridors and Commons Awards
   
 

Resources:
TLC Grants
Community Forestry Library
Bullet The Town Green (Newsletter)
Bullet VT Community Forestry List serve
Bullet Links

   

 
 

 

For more information on becoming a Vermont Tree City USA and how to apply view our application guidelines.

 

    
 

 

2006 Vermont Tree Cities

  • Brattleboro
  • Burlington
  • Enousburg
  • Hartford
  • Grande Isle
  • Montpelier
  • North Hero
  • Rutland
  • ST Johnsbury

 

    
2005 Tree City USAs at State Ceremony
     Benefits of Becoming A Tree City USA
  • Supports the efforts of community members working for the welfare of trees.
  • Stimulates both the development and improvement of community forestry programs.
  • Celebrates the spirit of Arbor Day and introduces children to trees.
  • Assures that someone is in charge of community trees, i.e. Tree Warden, Tree Committee or Staff.
  • Initiates the adoption of a tree ordinance or policy to advance community tree stewardship.
  • Fosters adequate funding of tree programs.
  • Encourages tree planning, planting and care programs.
  • Engages citizens in community forestry.
  • Encourages more livable communities.
  • Helps community officials understand the importance of their role in tree conservation.
  • Provides opportunity for publicity and education about community forestry.
  • Helps place trees on par with other community services.
  • Preference is sometimes given to Tree City USA communities when grants are allocated for community forestry projects.

  



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