La Mirada has been named a tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to its community forest. It is the sixteenth year La Mirada has received this National Recognition.
The Tree City USA program is sponsored by The National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service.
La Mirada has met the four standards to become a Tree City USA: a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, a comprehensive community forestry program, and an Arbor Day Observance.
"This Year's record number of Tree City USA communities shows a growing level of dedication and care for our urban forests," said John Rosecrans, president of The National Arbor Day Foundation. "It shows the people of La Mirada value trees for the beauty, grace, comfort and practical blessings they bring."
"The trees in La Mirada help clean the
air, conserve soil and water and reduce heating and cooling costs by moderating
temperatures," he added. "Tree CIty USA honors the countless men,
women and children in La Mirada who are working hard to ensure a greener, healthier
tomorrow for us all"
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