Highland Park Celebrated as Tree City USA for 2026
Highland Park Named Tree City USA For 2026
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Highland Park, Illinois, has been named a Tree City USA for 2026 by the Arbor Day Foundation, marking its 46th consecutive year on the list. The city also received a Tree City USA Growth Award for its commitment to tree care and urban forest preservation.
- 01Highland Park has been recognized as a Tree City USA for 2026.
- 02This marks the city's 46th consecutive year on the list.
- 03Highland Park received a Tree City USA Growth Award for outstanding tree care.
- 04There are currently 3,636 Tree Cities in the U.S., covering 49% of the population.
- 05Communities must meet specific criteria to be designated as a Tree City.
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Highland Park, located in Illinois, has been honored by the Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree City USA for 2026, continuing its impressive streak of 46 years on the list. The Tree City USA program, which began in 1976, aims to enhance urban forestry and improve community well-being through effective tree care. In addition to this recognition, Highland Park has also earned a Tree City USA Growth Award, highlighting its commitment to maintaining and improving its urban forest. Currently, there are 3,636 Tree Cities across the United States, with nearly 49% of the population residing in these areas. To qualify as a Tree City, communities must maintain a tree board, have a tree-care ordinance, allocate a minimum of $2 per capita for forestry, and celebrate Arbor Day. Dan Lambe, the CEO of the Arbor Day Foundation, emphasized the importance of trees in enhancing community health and well-being, acknowledging the local leaders dedicated to this cause.
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The recognition as a Tree City USA enhances Highland Park's commitment to urban forestry, which can improve air quality, property values, and community well-being.
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