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Lakeville proclaims Arbor Day, marks 33rd year as Tree City USA
Summary
City Forester Zach Jorgensen told the council Lakeville earned its 33rd Tree City USA recognition and a 2025 Growth Award; staff highlighted a tree sale (April 18), volunteer planting May 6, and grants and treatments for emerald ash borer management.
Zach Jorgensen, Lakeville’s city forester, presented the Arbor Day proclamation at the April 6 Council meeting, noting the city’s 33rd consecutive Tree City USA recognition and a 2025 Growth Award.
Jorgensen highlighted accomplishments the Forestry Division cited in its application: staff certification achievements, structural pruning of roughly 200 newly planted trees, seasonal staff maintenance of about 750 trees planted over recent years, and ongoing outreach and volunteer events. "Arbor Day is a celebration of our trees and forests and all the benefits they provide in our community," he said.
The proclamation notes an Arbor Day Tree Sale on April 18 at the Central Maintenance Facility and a volunteer planting event at Cherry View Park on Wednesday, May 6. Staff also described ongoing management work for emerald ash borer (EAB), including a two‑year treatment program slated to treat about 613 trees this season and private‑property inspection letters sent to property owners for affected trees.
Councilmembers thanked forestry staff and encouraged residents to participate in planting and maintenance events. The proclamation will be observed by the city on April 18, 2026.
