Nashua: Tree City USA

The Arbor Day Foundation has another moniker for the Gate City: Nashua Tree City USA.

The recognition is for Nashua's work in urban forest management, according to the Arbor Day Foundation.

A press release from Nashua Mayor Donnalee Lozeau on the Tree City honor is below:

This marks the 15th year Nashua has been named a Tree City and since 1999, the city has planted more than 2,000 trees. 

Nashua 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.

The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation, in partnership with the I.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters. 

"Everyone benefits when elected officials, volunteers and committed citizens in communities like Nashua make smart investments in urban forests," said John Rosenow, founder and Chief Executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. "Trees bring shade to our homes and beauty to our neighborhood, along with numerous economic, social and environmental benefits."

Cleaner air, improved storm water management, energy savings and increased property values and commercial activity are among the benefits enjoyed by Tree City USA communities. More information on the program is available at www.arborday.org/TreeCityUSA.
 
An Arbor Day celebration is planned on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at 10 am at Ledge Street Elementary School. A 7 foot Fat Albert Blue Spruce will be planted and Mayor Lozeau said, "The students picked out the tree and I’m certain it will be a beautiful addition to the neighborhood as well as a four-season habitat for our wildlife."

About the Arbor Day Foundation: The Arbor Day Foundation is a million member non-profit conservation and education foundation with the mission to inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees.