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Discover Tree City USA stories, insights, and success stories from communities using urban forestry to strengthen neighborhoods, expand tree canopy, and improve quality of life.

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Growing the Next Generation of Tree City USA

Meet the urban forestry leaders building on 50 years of Tree City USA to create stronger, healthier communities.

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What Does a 20-Person Town Have in Common with New York City?

How two vastly different communities share common purpose through the iconic Tree City USA program

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Stewardship Behind Springfield’s Tree City

How Forestry Superintendent James Wills is shaping the next chapter of a 50-year urban forestry legacy

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The Heart of Tree City USA in Philadelphia

Meet Lori Hayes, the tree champion who helped shape nearly 50 years of Tree City USA leadership in Philadelphia

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50 Years of Tree City USA: A Legacy Rooted in Community

For 50 years, Tree City USA has empowered communities nationwide to care for trees and one another.

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Honoring the Arbor Day Tradition

Tree City USA communities across the country are celebrating the tree planter’s holiday.

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Empowering Communities, Fostering Urban Forests

The Foundation’s Community Roots Program is helping local organizations lead the way in tree planting and care.

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Replanting Our National Forests

Reforestation Spotlight: Boise National Forest

Explore reforestation efforts in Idaho's Boise National Forest and learn how tree planting helps restore landscapes, su...

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Spokane’s Path to 40% Canopy Cover

Discover how Spokane is expanding its urban tree canopy toward 40% by 2030 through community partnerships, strategic pl...

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Drip Drop, How do Trees Make Flooding Stop?

Discover how trees help reduce flooding by absorbing rainwater, slowing stormwater runoff, and protecting communities f...

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Why Tree City USA? Why YOUR City?

Discover why communities earn Tree City USA recognition and how investing in urban forestry strengthens neighborhoods,

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What I Learned as a Tree Board Member

Discover what one community member learned serving on a tree board and how local leadership helps grow stronger urban f...