City Of Ames: Tree City USA Award Received

Ames IA

26 April, 2022

1:08 PM

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Press release from the City of Ames: April 15, 2022 The City of Ames was recently honored with the 2021 Tree City USA Award at the 31st annual Community Forestry Awards Luncheon on April 12 in Ankeny. The award, presented by the Arbor Day Foundation and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, was accepted on behalf of the city by Joshua Thompson, Parks and Facilities Superintendent. "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. "The City of Ames 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." Ames was one of 74 Iowa communities to qualify for Tree City USA status. To receive the award, a city must, at a minimum, have either a city forester or an active city tree board; have a tree ordinance; spend at least $2 per capita annually for its community forestry program; and have a tree planting and maintenance plan. The City of Ames has had Tree City USA status since 1983. This press release was produced by the City of Ames. The views expressed here are the author's own.