Keep Rome Floyd Beautiful and City of Rome Tree Board hosted Arbor Day Celebrations at North STAR Park today with the planting of 6 trees. Rome celebrates it's 36th year as part of the Tree City USA!
Tree City USA Standards for Cities:
1) Tree Board or Department 2) Tree Care Ordinance 3) Budget for Urban Forestry
4) Arbor Day Celebration
Why urban trees matter:
Thank you to Keep Rome Floyd Beautiful, Rome Tree Board, Public Works, Street Department, city arborists, Georgia Forestry Commission and all the residents and officials who joined us today!
Events like today help promote the importance of community involvement; raises awareness about the value of trees, and educates residents on tree care & environmental benefits.