Wauwatosa Named Tree City USA By Arbor Day Foundation

Press release from the City of Wauwatosa:

April 22, 2021

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin was named a Tree City USA by Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management.

Wauwatosa achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program's four requirements: a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita, and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.

"Tree City USA communities see the impact an urban forest has in a community first hand," said Dan Lambe, president of the Arbor Day Foundation. "The trees being planted and cared for by Wauwatosa are ensuring that generations to come will enjoy to 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."

If ever there was a time for trees, now is that time. Communities worldwide are facing issues with air quality, water resources, personal health and well-being, energy use, and protection from extreme heat and flooding. The Arbor Day Foundation recently launched the Time for Trees initiative to address these issues, with unprecedented goals of planting 100 million trees in forests and communities and inspiring 5 million tree planters by 2022. With Tree City USA recognition, Wauwatosa has demonstrated a commitment to effective urban forest management and doing its part to help address these challenges for Wauwatosa residents now and in the future.

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• Wauwatosa is also recognized as a Bird City for sound bird-conservation practices that enhance the environment for birds and that educate the public about the interaction between birds and people.
• View sustainability initiatives across the city.

This press release was produced by the City of Wauwatosa. The views expressed here are the author’s own.