Town of North Hempstead Council Member Peter Zuckerman visited Clark Botanic Garden in Albertson on April 10 to help plant trees and participate in a community clean-up. Volunteers from Tzu Chi Long Island joined the event which was held in advance of Arbor Day which is on April 29.
Last year, the Arbor Day Foundation recognized the Town as a “Tree City USA.” This marked the tenth year that the Town has received this designation. The “Tree City USA” title is given to towns and cities that have a viable tree management plan and program.
In order to be eligible to be recognized as a “Tree City USA” community, certain requirements must be met such as: having a Tree Board or Department, having a Tree Care Ordinance, having a Community Forestry Program and an observance of Arbor Day.
“Tree City USA,” by the Arbor Day Foundation, is the nation’s leading community forestry program, providing a foundation for effective and well-organized community tree care.
