City of Ade Tree City USA Recipient
The City of Adel was recently honored with the 2023 Tree City USA Award at the 33rd Annual Community Forestry Awards Luncheon in Ankeny.
The Arbor Day Foundation and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources presented the award on April 4th at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny.
“The Tree City USA award is a symbol for communities who have made a commitment to the management of public trees,” says state forester Jeff Goerndt.
“The City of Adel has provided an outstanding example for other Iowa communities by enhancing our forest resources and demonstrating the great value of trees in providing multiple benefits for future generations.”
Adel was one of 74 Iowa communities to qualify for Tree City USA status. To receive the award, a city must, at a minimum, have a city forester or an active city tree board; have a tree ordinance; spend at least $2 per capita annually for its community forestry program; and have a tree planting and maintenance plan.
This is the 30th consecutive year the City of Adel has been a Tree City USA Recipient.
The Arbor Day Foundation is a nonprofit environmental and educational organization of nearly one million members with a mission to inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees.
More information on the Arbor Day Foundation and its programs can be found at www.arborday.org. If you have additional questions, you may contact the City Hall Parks and Recreation Department at (515) 993-4525.
