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I <br /> ~ April 1, 1997 <br /> CONTACT: S ott Plamondon, Urban Forester, 682-4819 <br /> From Public In ormation Section, 682-5523 <br /> FOR IMMED ATE RELEASE <br /> i <br /> MORE T N 100 TREE PLANTINGS TO MARK ARBOR WEEK IN EUGENE <br /> Volunt ers will plant more than 100 trees in Eugene starting Sunday, Apri16, in a <br /> weeklong cele ration of Arbor Week, Apri16-11. Areas to be planted include schools, <br /> I, residential are ,parks, and commercial locations. <br /> Arbor eek has been an annual event in Eugene for 19 years, since the City was first <br /> named a Tree ity USA. This year again the City again will receive the Tree City USA honor <br /> from The Nati nal Arbor Day Founation, a nonprofit education organization dedicated to tree <br /> planting and a vironmental stewardship. <br /> II 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 Neig borWoods program was established in 1992, local volunteers have planted more <br /> than 4,000 stre t trees throughout the city. These trees beautify the city's neighborhoods as well <br /> as conserve en rgy, help clean the air, protect rivers and streams, and provide a home for <br /> wildlife. <br /> I <br /> An aw d ceremony to receive the Tree City USA recognition and honor NeighborWoods <br /> volunteer coor inators is slated in May. <br /> <br /> Public Works • Admin stration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl • Eugene, OR 97401-2727 • Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX (541) 682-6826 <br /> <br />