Community Corner
Garden City Named ‘Tree City U.S.A.’
This national recognition recognizes communities that meet detailed, objective standards applied to trees on public property.
In recognition of Garden City’s 30th year as a designated “Tree City U.S.A.” community, a flag is flying at Village Hall and Recreation Commissioner Paul Blake presented Mayor Cosmo Veneziale with a plaque in fitting recognition of this honor during the October 7, 2021 Board meeting.
“Thirty years is quite an achievement,” Mr. Blake said. “We have already begun the application process for this year as well.”
This national recognition, granted by the National Arbor Day Foundation, in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service with the National Association of State Foresters, recognizes communities that meet detailed, objective standards applied to trees on public property. These standards involve ongoing tree planting, maintenance and preservation of trees and the variety of trees planted per year in the community. Evaluations are made based on four standards: a legally constituted municipal tree body, the adoption of tree ordinances, a comprehensive Community Forestry Program and the observance of Arbor Day.
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“Residents of Garden City should be proud to live in a community that makes the planting and care of trees a priority,” Dan Lambe, Arbor Day Foundation president, said. “We celebrate your commitment to the people and trees of Garden City and thank you for helping to create a healthier planet for all of us.”
