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Woodstock proclaims Feb. 20 Arbor Day, announces seedling giveaway and forestry funding
Summary
Mayor Michael Caldwell proclaimed Feb. 20, 2026, Arbor Day in Woodstock; Cameron Dunn said the city received another Georgia Forestry Commission grant, maintained Tree City designation for the 26th year, and will give away seedlings at three city sites.
Mayor Michael Caldwell proclaimed Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, as Arbor Day in the city of Woodstock and urged residents to celebrate by planting trees.
Cameron Dunn of the city’s community development/urban forestry effort told council the city recently received a third round of funding from the Georgia Forestry Commission to develop a technical standards document, and that Woodstock maintained its Tree City designation for the 26th consecutive year. Dunn said the city will offer a free tree seedling giveaway on Feb. 20 at the Woodstock City Hall Annex, the William H. Long Senior Center on Arnold Mill, and the Woodstock Visitor Center; seedlings will be available while supplies last between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The mayor and staff highlighted urban‑canopy benefits — cooling, erosion control, air quality and property value enhancement — and encouraged residents to visit woodstockga.gov/trees for tree codes, permits and FAQs.
The council’s proclamations and staff comments were recognition and outreach rather than policy actions requiring a vote; the city’s forestry grants and designation were presented as ongoing program successes.
