Gov. Kate Brown proclaims April as Oregon Arbor Month
April has been proclaimed Oregon Arbor Month.
Gov. Kate Brown made a proclamation last week establishing a monthlong recognition of trees and planting as a result of more than a year of collaboration with nonprofit organizations and state agencies, but its timing follows statewide wildfires that burned millions of trees. Because trees are vital to our individual and communal well-being and future prosperity and because all Oregonians have a stake in future health and replenishment of our urban and rural forests there should be more than a single day or week to participate in tree-related activities, reflect on the vital contribution of trees on our individual and communal well-being and honor and celebrate the tree stewardship of our local leaders and volunteers in Oregon s more than 60 Tree Cities a Tree Campuses USA, the proclamation reads.
April proclaimed Arbor Month in Oregon
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Portlanders plant trees in the Roseway Park Blocks
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) The first week in April was just not enough time to show how much Oregonians appreciate trees. So Gov. Kate Brown has proclaimed all of April as Oregon Arbor Month, allowing plenty of time for all the tree-related activities and commemorative plantings people want.
“I appreciate Governor Brown declaring April 2021 as Oregon Arbor Month, in recognition of the essential role trees play in the lives of Oregonians,” said Oregon State Forester Peter Daugherty. “There has long been a broad understanding of the economic and environmental benefits of our forestlands, but this proclamation helps highlight the equally vital social benefits that both rural and urban forests provide to the people of Oregon.”
Regional Notebook: March 5, 2021
Published: 3/4/2021 2:37:16 PM
Fifth-graders encouraged to enter Arbor Day Poster Contest
BOSTON State Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Commissioner Jim Montgomery is encouraging Massachusetts fifth-graders to participate in the agency’s 2021 Arbor Day Poster Contest.
Fifth-graders from across the state who are currently enrolled in both public and private schools, or who are home-schooled, can participate in the contest by creating posters that illustrate this year’s theme, “The Trees Out Our Window.” According to a DCR press release, posters must be submitted by March 15.
“Every tree is unique with an important role in keeping our environment healthy, and I’m pleased that each year fifth-graders capture this importance by participating in the Department of Conservation and Recreation’s annual Arbor Day Poster Contest,” Montgomery said. “I look forward to 2021’s inspiring entries from students throughout th
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LAKEWOOD, OH The city of Lakewood has again been named a 2020 Tree City USA.
The Arbor Day Foundation gives the Tree City designation to municipalities that demonstrate their support for urban forestry. Lakewood was cited for its health and management of its tree canopy. This is the 44th straight year Lakewood has received the distinction. Maintaining a healthy urban forest is important for both our environment and our citizens. Trees directly negate the effects of climate change and help to improve air quality, which are important considerations in an urban community like Lakewood. I also appreciate the value trees bring to make our neighborhoods more beautiful, encourage outdoor activity, and improve the mental health and overall well-being of our residents, Mayor Meghan George said.
Red Bank officials adopt bond ordinance for improvements in borough
Red Bank officials adopt bond ordinance for improvements in borough
RED BANK – Members of the Red Bank Borough Council have adopted a bond ordinance that appropriates $3.32 million for capital improvements in the community.
In addition to the appropriation of funds, the bond ordinance authorizes the issuance of bonds or notes in that amount to finance the costs.
According to the bond ordinance, borough officials expect to receive state financing for the improvements through a $220,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT); a $150,000 grant from the New Jersey Library Construction Bond Act; and a $30,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Urban and Community Forestry Program.