Tree City USA

The Village of Edgar first applied for the Tree City USA designation in 1995, with the support and encouragement of our Forestry and Conservation Representative from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. What began as a commitment to organized tree management has grown into a long-standing tradition of environmental stewardship and community pride.

Tree City USA is a national recognition program sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and state forestry agencies. The program recognizes communities that demonstrate a sustained commitment to maintaining and expanding their urban forest through sound management, public education, and annual investment in tree care.

Since 1995, Edgar has remained dedicated to:

• Maintaining a Tree Board or Forestry Committee

• Establishing and enforcing a public tree ordinance

• Investing annually in community forestry

• Celebrating Arbor Day with public education and tree planting

Our urban forest provides far more than aesthetic beauty. Trees in Edgar:

• Improve air quality

• Reduce stormwater runoff

• Provide shade and lower energy costs

• Increase property values

• Support wildlife and pollinators

• Enhance overall quality of life

 

Over the years, the Village has continued to strengthen its commitment to responsible canopy management through tree inventories, boulevard planting programs, Emerald Ash Borer response planning, and long-term diversification strategies. Our efforts reflect a proactive approach to maintaining a healthy, resilient, and diverse tree canopy for future generations.

The Tree City USA designation is not simply an award - it represents Edgar’s ongoing promise to invest in environmental sustainability and thoughtful community planning.

We are proud of our history as a Tree City USA community and remain committed to growing forward.

For more information about the Tree City USA program, visit the National Arbor Day Foundation at www.arborday.org