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Urban Forest Council presents annual report; city marks 36 consecutive years as Tree City USA
Summary
Rick Staley presented the Urban Forest Council’s annual report to Lima City Council, highlighting Arbor Day school programs, tree planting, canopy goals and upcoming events on April 25; the council recognized the council volunteers and educational outreach.
Rick Staley delivered the annual report of the Urban Forest Council to the Lima City Council, describing efforts to educate residents about the benefits of urban trees—air-quality improvement, stormwater management, cooling and neighborhood property-value enhancement.
Staley said the council focuses on education and partnerships, noting work with local schools for Arbor Day events. He recounted a recent Arbor Day on April 26, 2024, where about 200 students from Air Force Community Schools participated, a mayoral proclamation was presented and a Crimson King maple was planted on campus.
Staley said Lima has maintained Tree City USA status for 36 consecutive years and that the Urban Forest Council continues programs such as a memorial tree program and a tree rebate program. He said education of the next generation remains a priority and that the council plans another Arbor Day planting on the last Friday in April; a specific school for the April 25 event had not been selected at the time of the report.
Council thanked Staley and the volunteer members for their work. No formal action was required on the report; it was presented as part of the meeting’s reports of officials.
