Arbor Day Foundation names Front Royal Tree City USA

Front Royal, Virginia was named a 2016 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. We recognize and appreciate the following individuals and organizations that contributed greatly to this designation: Anne Rose, Town Horticulturist; Council-Appointed Urban Forestry Advisory Commission (UFAC); Beautification of Front Royal Committee and the Front Royal/Warren County Tree Stewards.

Front Royal 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 $2.00 per capita and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.

“Tree City USA communities see the impact an urban forest has in a community first hand,” said Dan Lambe, President of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Additionally, recognition brings residents together and creates a sense of community pride, whether it’s through volunteer engagement or public education.”

Trees provide multiple benefits to a community when property planted and maintained. They help to improve the visual appeal of a neighborhood, increase property values, reduce home cooling costs, remove air pollutants and provide wildlife habitat, among other benefits.

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

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