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4/61Attin;* <br /> .- 1GENy <br /> April 1, 1997 <br /> CONTACT: Scott Plamondon, Urban Forester, 682 -4819 <br /> From Public Information Section, 682 -5523 <br /> FOR IMMT;DIATE RELEASE <br /> MORE THAN 100 TREE PLANTINGS TO MARK ARBOR WEEK IN EUGENE <br /> Volunteers will plant more than 100 trees in Eugene starting Sunday, April 6, in a <br /> weeklong celebration of Arbor Week, April 6 -11. Areas to be planted include schools, <br /> residential areas, parks, and commercial locations. <br /> Arbor Week has been an annual event in Eugene for 19 years, since the City was first <br /> named a Tree City USA. This year again the City again will receive the Tree City USA honor <br /> from The National Arbor Day Founation, a nonprofit education organization dedicated to tree <br /> planting and environmental stewardship. <br /> Among the reasons Eugene qualifies for the award are the City's tree ordinance, <br /> comprehensive urban forestry plan, Arbor Week observances, and NeighborWoods program. <br /> Since the NeighborWoods program was established in 1992, local volunteers have planted more <br /> than 4,000 street trees throughout the city. These trees beautify the city's neighborhoods as well <br /> as conserve energy, help clean the air, protect rivers and streams, and provide a home for <br /> wildlife. <br /> An award ceremony to receive the Tree City USA recognition and honor NeighborWoods <br /> volunteer coordinators is slated in May. <br /> # ## <br /> r,_.t.r of Pi nono • R Pond • F I InPnP f1R Q74(1i -9797 Phnnro (6411 RR9 - . • FAX (411 R112 <br />