What is Tree City USA?

Murphy became a part of Tree City USA in fall of 2010. Tree City USA is a program designed to provide the tools necessary for forestry management to cities and communities across America. Becoming a Tree City USA is a commitment to caring for and maintaining Murphy's trees. Today there are more than 3,400 Tree City USA communities which serve as home to more than 135 million Americans.

Murphy Becomes a Tree City USA

In order to become eligible for Tree City USA distinction, a city must adopt 4 core standards of urban forestry management.

• Distinction of a Tree Board or Department. At Murphy, Kim Lenoir, Director of Parks and Public Works fills this requirement.
• An established Tree Ordinance. Murphy City Council passed the Murphy Tree Care Ordinance on
  March 1, 2011.
• A community forestry program with an annual budget of at least $2 per capita.
• An Arbor Day Observance Proclamation. Murphy City Council has announced an Arbor Day Proclamation each year since becoming a part of Tree City USA.