Arbor Day Foundation Names Borough of Oakland a 2022 Tree City USA

Oakland, N.J. - May 1, 2023 - The Borough of Oakland has been named a 2022 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management. 

The Borough of Oakland achieved Tree City USA recognition bu meeting the program's four requirements: maintaining a tree board or department, having a tree care ordinance, dedicating an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita, and hosting an Arbor Day observance and proclamation. 

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

"Tree City USA  communities see the positive effects of an urban forest firsthand", said Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. "The trees being planted and cared by the Borough of Oakland are ensuring that generations to come will enjoy to a better quality of life. Additionally, participation in this program brings residents together and creates a sense of civic pride, whether its through volunteer engagement or public education." 

If ever there was a time for trees, now is that time. Communities worldwide are facing issues with air quality, water resources, personal health and well-being, energy use, and extreme heat and flooding. Hawthorne is doing its part to address these challenges for residents both now and in the future. 

More information on the program is available at arborday.org/TreeCityUSA. 

About the Arbor Day Foundation:
Founded in 1972, the Arbor Day Foundation has grown to become the largest nonprofit membership organization dedicated to planting trees, with more than one million members, supporters and valued partners. Since 1972, almost 500 million Arbor Day Foundation trees have been planted in neighborhoods, communities, cities and forests throughout the world. Our vision is to lead toward a world where trees are used to solve issues critical to survival. As one of the world's largest operating conservation foundations, the Arbor Day Foundation, through its members, partners and programs, educates and engages stakeholders and communities across the globe to involve themselves in its mission of planting, nurturing and celebrating trees. More information is 
available at arborday.org.