Palmetto Bay recognized as a Tree City USA
I am proud to announce that Palmetto Bay has been recognized as a “Tree City USA” by the Arbor Day Foundation. The presentation was made by Mark Torok, Senior Forester, Everglades District, State of Florida, Department of Forestry at a special council meeting held Thursday, April 16, 2009.
I am appreciative of all the hard work of our participating residents, fellow council members (past and current) as well our village manager and staff who have worked hard to achieve this distinguished recognition.
This is another milestone for Palmetto Bay! You can Read more for more information below.
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There are four standards a community must comply with to be Tree City USA qualified:
1. Your city must have a Tree Board or Forestry Department . This only means that if your city can't afford a department for tree care and management, you can create a board of volunteers. This is the only way to go in smaller communities.
2. Your city must have a local tree ordinance. Every community should have an annual work and action plan. This tree ordinance helps define the action plan. It will provide clear guidance for planting, maintaining and removing trees from streets, parks and other public places.
3. Your city must spend $2 per capita. In most cases this amount, and probably much more, is being spent by city work crews. If not, you may need the Tree City USA program more than you know.
4. Your city must promote Arbor Day. This may be the easiest of the four standards. Proclaim Arbor Day in your city and plant a few trees.More information:
Original link to above information: http://forestry.about.com/cs/urbanforestry/a/tree_city_usa.htm
Arbor Day Foundation: http://www.arborday.org/programs/treeCityUSA/index.cfm |
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