Lindenhurst Gets Tree City USA Nod for 29th Year

Just in time for Earth Day on April 22, the Village of Lindenhurst has been named a Tree City USA community for its commitment to urban forestry for the 29th year in a row.

In a statement about the honor Mayor Tom Brennan said, "We're pleased and honored to be given this designation from the Arbor Day Foundation for the 29th year."

The Arbor Day Foundation is the nation’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to planting trees.

 “We all benefit when communities like Lindenhurst place a high priority on planting and caring for trees, one of our nation’s most beautiful resources,” said John Rosenow, chief executive and founder of the Arbor Day Foundation in the release.

“Trees shade our homes and add beauty to our neighborhoods, and they also provide many environmental, economic and social benefits. We applaud Lindenhurst’s elected officials, volunteers and citizens for providing vital care for its urban forest,” he said.

The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service.

Lindenhurst's met the four standards to become a Tree City USA community:

• Having a tree board or department.
• Having a tree-care ordinance.
• Having a community forestry program with annual expenditures of at least $2 per capita.
• Having an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.

• Promote healthier communities by filtering the air we breathe by removing dust and other particles.
• Moderate climate, conserve water and provide vital habitat for wildlife.
• Reduce the heat island effect in urban areas caused by pavement and buildings.
• Reduce energy use and increase property values.