Green Infrastructure

Last month, Mayor Thompson received this letter announcing American Fork's recognition as a Tree City USA. My heartfelt thanks to all who have worked to make this a reality, including the members of the Beautification and Shade Tree Committee, the hard-working staff of the Parks department, and the City administration.

Dear Mayor Thompson:

Congratulations on achieving Tree City USA status within your City. Your support of the Tree City USA program demonstrates a desire to continually improve the quality of life within American Fork. I would like to personally thank you for your participation in this program.

The National Arbor Day Foundation has recognized American Fork as a Tree City USA for the 1st time. Citizens can take pride in this designation and know that efforts are being made to grow a healthy tree resource in their community which will benefit generations to come. The influence of a healthy community forest to the environment and citizens of your community is significant.

By achieving this goal, your City has developed the base level for an urban forestry program. The Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands would like to help you continue building your programs and become an even better steward of your city trees. Please contact [us] for more information on grant opportunities and ideas for future projects.

This year the State is celebrating 50 Tree City USA communities! For a listing of all Utah Tree Cities visit our website at ffsl.utah.gov and go to the Urban & Community Forestry link. Thank you for your commitment to urban and community forestry in American Fork and congratulations on your success.

Sincerely,

Richard J. Buehler
State Forester