Springfield Township has been named a 2025 Tree City USA for the 18th year by the Arbor Day Foundation in recognition of the Township’s ongoing commitment to planting, maintaining, and protecting trees for the benefit of the community.
The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit dedicated to inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. With a network of more than one million supporters and partners, the organization has helped plant more than 500 million trees in forests and communities across over 60 countries. The Tree City USA program is now celebrating its 50th year, highlighting a longstanding legacy of fostering healthier, greener, and more resilient communities through urban forestry.
“For five decades, Tree City USA has rallied passionate local leaders to enhance the livability and sustainability of their communities. Tree champions like Springfield Township are leading the way in a growing movement to shape a better future with trees and action,” said Michelle Saulnier, Vice President of Programs at the Arbor Day Foundation. “Trees are critical infrastructure, building resiliency and fostering good health in our nation’s cities. We’re proud Springfield Township is among the Arbor Day Foundation’s growing network of communities dedicated to creating positive impact through trees.”
Across communities, trees play a vital role in reducing the urban heat island effect, managing stormwater, improving air quality, and supporting both mental and physical well-being. When thoughtfully planted and maintained, they also help reduce noise pollution, increase property values, and lower energy costs. To earn Tree City USA designation, a municipality must meet four core standards: maintaining a tree board or department, adopting a community tree ordinance, investing at least $2 per capita in urban forestry, and hosting an Arbor Day observance.
The Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program is administered in partnership with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service. To learn more, visit arborday.org/programs.
About the Arbor Day Foundation
The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. With a growing community of more than one million members, partners, and supporters, the Foundation works to create meaningful environmental impact worldwide. For more than 50 years, it has responded to critical environmental needs by planting over 500 million trees—and continues to expand its efforts to build a more sustainable future.
The Arbor Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to ensuring all life flourishes through the power of trees. Learn more at arborday.org.
