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News from <br /> For more information,contact The National <br /> John Rosenow,President or Jeff <br /> -gar,Awards Coordinator at Arbor Day__ Foundation® <br /> �-448-7337 <br /> 100 Arbor Avenue -Nebraska City, NE 68410•www.arborday.org <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: <br /> Pequot Lakes Named Tree City USA <br /> Pequot Lakes has been named a Tree City USA by The National Arbor <br /> Day Foundation to honor its commitment to community forest. It is the <br /> seventh year Pequot Lakes has received this national recognition. <br /> The Tree City USA program is sponsored by The National Arbor Day <br /> Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State <br /> Foresters and the USDA Forest Service. <br /> Pequot Lakes has met the four standards to become a Tree City <br /> USA: a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, a <br /> comprehensive community forestry program, and an Arbor Day observance. <br /> "Trees are a vital component of the infrastructure in our cities <br /> and towns, and provide environmental and economical benefits," said <br /> John Rosenow, President of The National Arbor Day Foundation. "A <br /> community, and its citizens, that recognize these benefits and provide <br /> needed care for its trees deserves recognition and thanks." <br /> "This year we are excited to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of <br /> Tree City USA," Rosenow added. "From its humble beginning in 1976, <br /> the program has grown to be the leading community forestry recognition <br /> program in the country. Communities like yours, who emphasize the <br /> important role trees play to the well being of its citizens, have made <br /> this program such a success." <br /> ra' <br /> TREE CITY US9 <br />