Warren named Tree City USA Published April 3, 2009 By Mark Derowitsch Arbor Day Foundation F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. -- F.E. Warren Air Force Base has been named a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to community forestry. Warren has earned this national recognition 21 times. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the US Department of Agriculture Forest Service. Warren met the four standards to become a Tree City USA community: having a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, a comprehensive community forestry program and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation. Communities that receive Tree City USA recognition not only have taken the time to meet these four standards, they recognize key ideas about tree preservation: - Trees promote healthier communities. Leaves filter the air we breathe by removing dust and other particles. - Tree moderate climate, conserve water and provide habitat for wildlife. - Trees in urban areas reduce heat caused by pavement and buildings. - Trees can increase property values, and buildings in wooded areas rent more quickly and tenants stay longer. "A community, its elected officials and its citizens who provide needed care for its trees deserves recognition and thanks," said John Rosenow, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. "Trees are a vital component of the infrastructure in our cities and towns, and they also provide environmental and economical benefits. Cities that are recognized with a Tree City USA designation go to great lengths to plant and care for the community forest." More information about Tree City USA can be found a http://www.arborday.org/TreeCityUSA. "Again, we celebrate your diligence in improving the quality of life for the citizens of Francis E. Warren AFB and thank you for creating a healthier, more sustainable world for us all," Mr. Rosenow said.