Marion Named Tree City USA Growth Award Recipient

Marion IA

20 April, 2022

1:50 PM

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Press release from the City of Marion: April 18, 2022 The City of Marion was recently honored with the 2021 Tree City USA Growth Award at the 31st Annual Community Forestry Awards Luncheon in Ankeny. The award was presented by the Arbor Day Foundation and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources on April 12, 2022, at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny. "The Tree City USA award is a symbol for communities who have made a commitment to the management of public trees," says state forester Jeff Goerndt. "Marion has provided an outstanding example for other Iowa communities by enhancing our forest resources and demonstrating the great value of trees in providing multiple benefits for future generations." Marion was one of 16 Iowa communities to qualify for Tree City USA Growth status. To receive the award, a city must, at a minimum, provide education and public relations; partnerships; planning and management; and tree planting and maintenance in their communities. Marion has achieved Tree City USA status consistently since 1993. This press release was produced by the City of Marion. The views expressed here are the author's own.