Tree City USA
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Urban forestry grants still available; deadline to apply is Dec. 9
Here are two great chances for your community to take advantage of funding for the health of your urban forest, but hurry! The deadline of Dec. 9 is coming quickly. This year’s urban and community forestry grants are available in… Continue reading
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Commissioner Goldmark presents tree care honors to City of Seattle
In celebration of Urban and Community Forestry Month, Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark presented Tree City recognition to Seattle Mayor Ed Murray at Seattle’s annual Arbor Day celebration. Seattle hit their 30th Tree City USA anniversary at the Saturday,… Continue reading
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Communities can now apply for Tree City status; what are you waiting for?
Is your city or town a Tree City? Tree City USA communities bring recognized benefits to their citizens because trees and forests, when well cared for, help boost community health, safety, and character. Tree City USA helps cities and towns… Continue reading
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Hurray for Arbor Day; do you live in a ‘Tree City USA’?
Today is Arbor Day, a celebration of trees and all the great things they do for us in “The Evergreen State.” Washington State Arbor Day is always celebrated on the second Wednesday, April 8 this year as proclaimed by Governor… Continue reading
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Happy Arbor Day! Celebrate trees today and every day
Arbor Day is a celebration of trees and the many benefits they offer. Today is Arbor Day, and you might want to thank a healthy tree near you by taking good care of it. If you plant the right tree… Continue reading
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2014 grant season is underway
DNR’s Urban and Community Forestry Program plans to offer three types of grants in 2014: Community Forestry Assistance Grants, Inventory Grants, and Tree Planting Grants. Grant applications will be available on our grant resources page by mid-January. If your community is a Tree… Continue reading
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Hooray for Arbor Day in Washington: Are you living in a ‘Tree City USA’ community?
Today is Arbor Day, a celebration of trees and all the great things they do for us in Washington State. We celebrate Arbor Day through a special program called Tree City USA® which recognizes cities and towns that go the extra… Continue reading
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Tree planting grants offered to local Tree Cities; first come, first served
DNR’s Urban and Community Forestry Program is excited to announce that funding is available for tree planting projects. Only cities who are one of our Tree City USA communities can apply. Nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, or tribal governments may apply… Continue reading
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It’s official: Renton is a ‘Tree City USA’
On Saturday, April 28, Washington State Forester Aaron Everett presented the City of Renton with its fourth Tree City USA Award. Mayor Denis Law received the award at the city’s seventh annual Arbor Day-Earth Day Celebration. Following the awards ceremony, 127… Continue reading