Farmington celebrates Arbor Week, 48th year as Tree City USA

Burbank Declared Tree City USA for 48th Consecutive Year

For the 48th consecutive year, the city of Burbank has been recognized as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, officials announced Thursday. The city shares the distinction with Sacramento as one of the original Tree City USA communities in California, a title given in honor of cities committed to effective urban forest management. Burbank’s Parks and Recreation Department manages roughly 33,000 trees, including about 28,000 in parkways …

Farmington celebrates Arbor Week, 48th year as Tree City USA

Farmington is one of three Maine cities that have participated in the Tree City USA program the longest.

When May gives off its business card in the annual calendar, the trees awaken to new life. The warm air and the longer days attract the first leaves and flowers, the fresh green and the variety of flowers characterize the landscape. For walkers, garden lovers, photographers and nature enthusiasts this is a very special time, because trees show themselves in full splendor in May. Trees are among the most original and impressive photo motifs of na…