Southlake was recently recognized for its outstanding arbor preservation.
Presented by the Arbor Day Foundation, Southlake was named one of 3,400 communities that received the Tree City USA Award. To receive this recognition, the city needed to form a tree board or department, create a tree-care ordinance, have an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita and celebrate Arbor Day in April.
With this year marking the city’s 24th occasion to receive the honor, Southlake also won the Tree City Growth Award for its community engagement and public education programs.
“The city offers a number of programs related to trees, from education to permitting to tree removal,” says Ken Baker, Planning and Development Services director, during the city council’s most recent meeting. “We have a strong tradition of promoting trees in the city, protecting trees and integrating trees into our development.”
You can read more about Southlake’s tree programs online at ExperienceSouthlake.com.