Health & Fitness
Phoenixville Named Tree City USA for Five Consecutive Years
Phoenixville has maintained its status as a Tree City USA for five consecutive years. Many of the towns with the highest property values in the region have maintained Tree City USA status for many years.
Did you know that Phoenixville has maintained its status as a Tree City USA for five consecutive years? You might notice that a "5 Year" sticker has been added to some of the Tree City USA signs around town. Communities achieve Tree City USA status by meeting standards of sound urban forestry management including maintaining a tree board or department, having a community tree ordinance, spending at least $2 per capita on urban forestry, and celebrating Arbor Day. Participating communities have demonstrated a commitment to caring for and managing their public trees.
Phoenixville's publicly-owned urban forest offers over $350,000 per year in benefits including increased property values, energy savings, and economic development. Many of the towns with the highest property values in the region have maintained Tree City USA status for many years. For example, Tree City USA towns include Lansdowne (19 years), Lower Merion (36 years), Media (32 years), Radnor (20 years), and Swarthmore (34 years). There is a connection!
According to Walk Score, Phoenixville scores a 95 which is one of the highest ratings in the area. This ranking doesn't even take into account the amazing urban forest we are fortunate to have which makes walking in the Borough even more pleasant. Look at the photos above this article to see the difference trees can make.
There is no guarantee that adequate funding is budgeted to care for this community resource and maintain Tree City USA status. Therefore, Phoenixville residents who think managing, maintaining, and growing the urban forest in the Borough is important should contact their Council person and let them know.
