ADF recognizes City of Newnan as a Tree City

From City of Newnan Press Release

The Arbor Day Foundation recently named the City of Newnan a 2024 Tree City USA in honor of Newnan’s commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit the community.

Newnan Mayor Keith Brady shared, “Trees are vital to Newnan’s health and sustainability, and we are committed to ensuring that future generations can enjoy the benefits they provide. I want to thank the Tree/Park Commission, Mike Furbush, our City Arborist, and his team for their hard work. This designation is a testament to their collective dedication to our community.”

The Abor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit with a mission to inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. Its network of more than a million supporters and partners has helped the organization plant more than 50 million trees in forests and communities across more than 60 countries since 1972.

The Tree City USA program has recognized cities and towns that leverage urban forestry to enhance the livability and sustainability of their local area for over 40 years.

In cities and neighborhoods, trees are proven to help mitigate the urban heat island effect, reduce stormwater runoff, improve air quality, and boost mental and physical health. When the right trees are planted in the right places, they can also reduce traffic noise, increase property values, and lower energy costs for homeowners.

To earn a Tree City USA recognition, a city must uphold four core standards including maintaining a tree board or department, having a community tree ordinance, spending at least $2 per capita on urban forestry, and participating in an Arbor Day celebration.

To learn more about the Arbor Day Foundations and the Tree City USA program, visit arborday.org.