Newcastle earns ‘Tree City USA’ title again
April 30, 2009
By Jim Feehan
The city has again been named a “Tree City USA” community by the Arbor Day Foundation.
Aaron Milner, a certified arborist with the city, demonstrates how to plant a tree in May Creek Park last year. By Jim Feehan
This is the second year in a row Newcastle has been honored for its commitment to community forestry.
Newcastle met the four standards to become a “Tree City” community: having a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, a comprehensive community forestry program, and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.
Aaron Milner is a member of the city’s Public Works team and is certified as a tree risk assessor by the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture.
Milner, a certified arborist, who uses his knowledge to determine which trees in Newcastle pose a risk to people or property, has been instrumental in helping Newcastle achieve “Tree City” status the past two years.
“Newcastle is fortunate to be surrounded by such natural beauty,” Milner said. “Trees are such a vital component to our city, and our Public Works Department strives to nurture this great resource.”
Comments
Got something to say?
Before you comment, please note:
- These comments are moderated.
- Comments should be relevant to the topic at hand and contribute to its discussion.
- Personal attacks and/or excessive profanity will not be tolerated and such comments will not be approved.
- This is not your personal chat room or forum, so please stay on topic.
