Brookhaven was among 25 Georgia cities recognized on Feb. 17 for its commitment to caring for and managing its public trees. Brookhaven was honored during the 2016 State Arbor Day celebration at Trees Atlanta for being one of Georgia’s “Tree City USA” communities.
Tree City USA provides the framework for community forestry management for cities and towns across America that meet certain requirements, including the establishment of a tree board or department, a community tree ordinance, specific spending levels for urban forestry and planned Arbor Day celebrations. There are 135 Tree City USAs in Georgia. Nationwide, more than 3,400 Tree City USA communities serve as home to more than 135 million Americans.
