The City of Piqua has again been named a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. The 2024 Tree City USA designation marks a significant milestone — Piqua’s 30th year receiving this national recognition.
To earn Tree City USA status, Piqua met the program’s four core standards: maintaining a tree board or department, having a community tree ordinance, spending at least $2 per capita on urban forestry and hosting an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.
“This recognition is a reflection of three decades of dedication to preserving and enhancing Piqua’s urban forest,” said Bob Graeser, project manager and urban forester for the City of Piqua. “Trees are a vital part of our community’s infrastructure. They improve our environment, support public health and contribute to the beauty and character of Piqua. Being named a Tree City USA community for the 30th year is a proud moment for all of us.”
Tree City USA, a program of the Arbor Day Foundation presented in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and National Association of State Foresters, has been recognizing communities across the country since 1976. The mission of the Arbor Day Foundation is to inspire people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees.
Piqua’s sustained participation in the Tree City USA program highlights its proactive approach to environmental stewardship and community enhancement.
To learn more about the City of Piqua’s urban forestry, visit piquaoh.gov.