Springville has been named a Tree City USA community by the National Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to community forestry. It is the twenty-eighth year Springville has received this national recognition.

The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest service.

Springville has met the four standards to become a Tree City USA community: a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, a comprehensive community forestry program, and an Arbor Day observance.

“Trees in our cities and towns help clean the air, conserve soil and water, moderate temperature and bring nature into our daily lives,” said John Rosenow, president of the National Arbor Day Foundation. “Tree City USA designation recognizes the work of elected officials, staff and citizens who plant and care for the community forest.”

“We’re proud to have had the Tree City USA designation for 28 years.” commented Alex Roylance, Springville City Buildings & Grounds Director. “There is only one city in Utah that has been a Tree City USA for longer.” Director Roylance noted that Springville recently began a new street tree program. Over the past year, City crews have removed many hazardous street trees, removed many stumps, and have planted over 300 new street trees in our community. “Our goal is to keep our community beautiful and to serve as an example for others to follow.” Roylance said.