Tree City USA

The National Arbor Day Foundation recognizes U.S. communities that have developed comprehensive forestry programs by awarding the Tree City USA designation.  Tree City USA began as a 1976 Bicentennial project co-sponsored by the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service.  The National league of Cities and the U.S. Conference of Mayors are now co-sponsors as well.

To become a Tree City USA, a community must meet four standards: establish a tree board or department, a community tree care ordinance, a comprehensive community forestry program with an annual budget of at least $2 per capita, and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.

Communities must apply for recertification annually.

Indianola is proud to have been awarded the Tree City USA designation each year since 1994!

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