ENID, OK - Enid was recognized by Oklahoma Forestry Services and the Oklahoma Urban and Community Forestry Council for achieving national certification from the Arbor Day Foundation. Communities, universities and utility companies can earn this special recognition by accomplishing specific criteria related to planting and caring for trees, woodlands and community forests. Enid was among 37 Oklahoma organizations recently honored at the state Arbor Week Kickoff celebration held at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma celebrates Arbor Week March 25 – 31 this year.
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“We are pleased to honor and showcase the Oklahoma cities, universities and utility companies that are dedicated to planting and managing trees in public areas,” said Oklahoma Forestry Services Director George Geissler. “We hope that other organizations will consider working toward their Arbor Day Foundation certification to benefit our all of our communities.”
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Communities can earn Tree City USA status by meeting core standards of sound community forestry management; maintaining a tree board; having a community tree ordinance and spending at minimum of two dollars per capita on community forestry activities and celebrating Arbor Week.
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Enid has achieved Tree City USA certification for ten years.
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(Photo: COE employee Stephanie Carr attends tree planting ceremony with Oklahoma Forestry officials in Oklahoma City.)
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Enid Recognized at 2018 Arbor Week Celebration
