Launch the media gallery 1 playerArbor Day Foundation Names Morrill Tree City USA
On behalf of the Arbor Day Foundation, I write to congratulate Morrill on earning recognition as a 2015 Tree City USA. Residents of Morrill should be proud to live in a community that makes the planting and care of trees a priority.
Morrill is one of more than 3,400 Tree City USAs, with a combined population of 140 million. Started in 1976, The Tree City USA program, sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters, is celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year. In honor of this milestone a national public awareness campaign is being executed across the country including a strong emphasis on media relations and a social media contest which are referenced in the tool kit received by your state coordinators.
As a result of your commitment to effective urban forest management, you already know that trees are vital to the public infrastructure of cities and towns throughout the country, providing numerous environmental, social and economic benefits. In fact, trees are the one piece of community infrastructure that actually increases in value over time.
We hope you are excited to share this accomplishment. Enclosed in this packet is a press release for you convenience as you prepare to contact local media and the public.
State Foresters are responsible for the presentation of the Tree City USA flag and other materials. We will forward information about your awards to your state forester's office to coordinate a presentation. It would be especially appropriate to make the Tree City USA award a part of your community's Arbor Day ceremony.
Again, we celebrate your commitment to the people and trees of Morrill and thank you for helping to create a healthier planet for us all.
Best Regards,
Dan Lambe
President
