The City of Fullerton has earned recognition as a 2023 Tree City USA!

The Tree City USA designation honors the City’s commitment to effective urban forest management.  The City achieved the Tree City USA recognition for meeting the program’s four requirements, which include maintaining a tree board or department, having a tree-care Ordinance, dedicating an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita, and hosting an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.  

The program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and National Association of State Foresters.  Through this partnership, their organizations aim to inspire communities to plant trees, properly care for trees, and celebrate trees.  Trees are valuable assets in our communities due to the many benefits they provide, including providing cleaner air, providing wildlife habitats, reducing home cooling costs, and improving the aesthetics in our neighborhoods. By becoming a Tree City USA, Fullerton joins a dedicated network of more than 3,600 Tree City USA communities nationwide.