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Versailles honored with Tree City USA award for 27th consecutive year
Summary
Urban Forester Wendi Van Buren presented Versailles with the Tree City USA award, marking the village's 27th year meeting core urban forestry standards including a tree board, a tree ordinance, a forestry budget, and Arbor Day celebrations.
Urban Forester Wendi Van Buren presented the Tree City USA Award to the Village of Versailles at the May 14 council meeting, saying the village has qualified for the designation for 27 consecutive years. To meet the program’s core standards, the village maintains a tree board, a community tree ordinance, a community forestry program with an annual budget of at least $2 per capita, and observes Arbor Day.
Council accepted the recognition and no action was required beyond acknowledgment. Members also noted the Tree Commission’s recent activities, including Arbor Day planting and the 2025 tree lottery selections.
