City of Lincoln retains its annual designation as a Tree City U.S.A.
Tree planting at Central School today

 

[April 24, 2024] 

Lincoln has been named a 2023 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management.

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.

Lincoln 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.

According to the Arbor Day Foundation, everyone benefits when elected officials, volunteers and committed citizens in communities like Lincoln make smart investments in urban forests. Trees bring shade to our homes and beauty to our neighborhoods, along with numerous economic, social and environmental benefits.

Trees are assets to a community when properly planted and maintained. They help to improve the visual appeal of a neighborhood, increase property values, reduce home cooling costs, remove air pollutants and provide wildlife habitat, among many other benefits.

More information on the program is available at www.arborday.org/treecityusa 

The Lincoln Street Department would like to invite anyone interested to attend a tree planting ceremony to recognize our community’s commitment to a healthy urban forestry program.

The event will take place on Thursday, April 25th, at 10 a.m. at Central School at 100 Seventh Street.
 

[Walt Landers, City Street Department]