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Algonquin Named Tree City USA For 25th Year In A Row

The Tree City USA program was established in 1976​ to recognize American cities and towns committed to urban forest management.

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A view of Algonquin's Cornish Park from Google Street View, taken in 2018.
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ALGONQUIN, IL—For the 25th year in a row, the Arbor Day Foundation has designated the village of Algonquin as a Tree City USA.

The Tree City USA program was established in 1976 to recognize American cities and towns committed to urban forest management.

Communities must satisfy several criteria to be named a Tree City USA: maintaining a tree board or department, having a tree care ordinance, spending at least $2 per capita annually on urban forestry and celebrating Arbor Day.

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“Algonquin is pleased to receive this recognition for our urban forestry program,” said village president Debby Sosine in a news release. “The honor acknowledges our dedication to conservation efforts and improving the quality of life in our community.”

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