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Belle Plaine receives Tree USA Award
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DES MOINES — Every year the Urban Forestry Awards luncheon recognizes cities, college campuses and utilities that demonstrate a variety of dedication to the importance of trees in their respective communities.
Among recipients of the Tree City USA Award is Belle Plaine in Benton County.
To qualify for the Tree City USA award, a city must have either a city forester or an active city tree board, have a tree ordinance, spend at least $2 per capita annually for its community forestry program and have a tree planting and maintenance plan.
Awards will be presented April 3 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny on behalf of the Arbor Day Foundation and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
