SHREWSBURY – Shrewsbury has been recognized as an Arbor Day Foundation 2022 Tree City USA.
The Select Board announced the town had received the honor during its May 23 meeting.
According to a press release from Arbor Day Foundation Chief Executive Dan Lambe, the town earned the recognition by meeting four program requirements, including “maintaining a tree board of department, having a tree care ordinance, dedicating an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita, and hosting an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.”
The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters.
“Tree City USA communities see the positive effects of an urban forest firsthand,” Lambe said. “Trees being planted and cared for in Shrewsbury are ensuring that generations to come will enjoy… a better quality of life. Additionally, participation in this program brings residents together and creates a sense of civic pride, whether it’s through volunteer engagement or public education.”
The Arbor Day Foundation was founded in 1972. It has grown to become one of the largest organizations dedicated to planting trees. The group hopes to “lead toward a world where trees are used to solve issues critical to survival.”
