[Vision2020] PR - Moscow Named Tree City USA

[Stephanie Kalasz]

City of Moscow
Administration
206 E Third Street
Moscow, ID 83843
Contact: Gary J. Riedner, City Supervisor
p     |  208-883-7006
e     |   griedner at ci.moscow.id.us<mailto:griedner at ci.moscow.id.us>
w    |  www.ci.moscow.id.us<http://www.ci.moscow.id.us>

PRESS RELEASE
Title:  Moscow Named Tree City USA(r) Community by the Arbor Day Foundation

April 16, 2013 (Moscow, Idaho) - Moscow, Idaho was named a 2012 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management.  This is the 20th year Moscow has earned the national designation.

Moscow 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 a least $2 per capital and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.

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

"Everyone benefits when elected officials, volunteers and committed citizens, in communities like Moscow 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 neighborhoods 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 about Tree City USA can be found at www.arborday.org/TreeCityUSA<http://www.arborday.org/TreeCityUSA>.

About the Arbor Day Foundation: The Arbor Day Foundation is a nonprofit, conservation and education organization of one million members, with the mission to inspire people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees.  More information on the Foundation and its programs can be found at arborday.org, or by visiting us on Facebook, Twitter or our blog.

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Story Contact: Tom Grundin, Parks and Facilities Manager
Phone: 208-883-7098
Email: tgrundin at ci.moscow.id.u<mailto:tgrundin at ci.moscow.id.u>

The City of Moscow delivers quality municipal services while ensuring responsible use of resources. We anticipate and meet the needs of our diverse population in order to build public trust and enhance a sense of community.



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