Washington State Urban and Community Forestry Program
The Washington State Urban and Community Forestry Program provides technical, educational and financial assistance to Washington’s cities and towns, counties, non-profit organizations, and associations. Learn more!
2011 Tree City , Tree Line and Tree Campus USA
Washington celebrates Arbor Month with 83 Tree City USAs this year. Ellensburg, celebrating its 29th anniversary as a Tree City USA holds the distinction of being the first Washington community to achieve the designation. We welcome Edmonds, North Bend and Rockford as first-year Tree Cities. Find out how long YOUR city has been a tree city! Congratulations to all! | | |
 | | Nine utility companies in Washington are designated Tree Line USA companies, recognized for using best practices in utility arboriculture, including first-year Avista Utilities. Learn more about Tree Line USA at Arbor Day Foundation. |
| 14 | | Chelan County PUD #1 |
| 13 | | Benton County PUD |
| 13 | | Clark County PUD |
| 12 | | Puget Sound Electric |
| 11 | | Pacificorp |
| 9 | | Richland Energy Services |
| 9 | | Snohomish County PUD |
| 8 | | Tacoma Power |
| 1 | | Avista Utilitites |
 | | Three Washington college campuses have shown their commitment to trees by meeting the standards to become Tree Campus USAs. Visit Arbor Day Foundation to find out more about this program that recognizes excellence in campus tree management, as well as student and community involvement across the nation. |
| Clark College, Vancouver |
| Columbia Basin College, Pasco |
| Pacific Lutheran College, Tacoma |
| University of Washington |
| Communities throughout the state are celebrating by planting and caring for trees. Contact your community about local events. No events planned? Learn about how you can plan for and celebrate Arbor Day where you live by visiting the Arbor Day Foundation website or contact us, and we will send you a hard copy Arbor Day planning booklet. Does your community need a tree for Arbor Day? Take advantage of our Arbor Day Tree Reimbursement Grant. (Funding provided through the US Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program). |
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 | Tree City USA When a community becomes a Tree City USA, it means more than being able to display a road sign or fly a flag. Tree City USA is a foundation for effective, well-organized tree care programs. Along with community pride comes practical benefits such as helping to gain financial support for tree projects, contributing to safer and healthier urban forests, and providing municipal officials the opportunity to deliver better service to the voting public. DNR accepts Tree City USA applications in November and December of the year. Find out how your city can become a Tree City, then give us a call if you have questions or need help to promote the program in your community. |
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 | Tree Link is here – and it’s now electronic. Click here to see the latest issue of the Tree Link News Newsletter. Want to subscribe to the online newsletter or update your current subscription click here. |
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STOP! Don't Top that Tree!
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is promoting an anti-tree topping campaign to increase public understanding of proper tree care. To find out more please see our Anti-Tree Topping Campaign. |
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 | The Washington Community Forestry Council advises the Department of Natural Resources on policies and programs related to community and urban forestry. |
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 | Tree Protection on Construction and Development Sites: A Best Management Practices Guidebook for the Pacific Northwest The guidebook was produced by Oregon State University Extension with grant assistance from the USDA Forest Service. It is modeled after a similar publication developed by the City of Chattanooga, Tennessee. This guidebook is part of an effort by DNR and ODF to address the effects of forest fragmentation. The guidebook is suitable for anyone involved in the land development process at any level. You can obtain a free copy of this new publication by sending an email to urban_forestry@dnr.wa.gov or calling (800) 523-8733. |
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Federal Civil Rights
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, DNR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. However, should a person wish to file a discrimination complaint, please write to:
USDA, Director
Office of Civil Rights
Room 326-W, Whitten Building
1400 Independence Avenue SW
Washington D.C. 20250-9410
or call 202.720.5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.