The City of Beavercreek is proud to announce its designation as a Tree City USA community. First designated in 2018, Beavercreek joins 3,577 communities across the country recognized for their commitment to urban forestry.
The city’s Tree Advisory Board was recently honored at a luncheon hosted by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources on Thursday, April 24, 2025, where the city was officially recognized as a Tree City USA. At the event, the board also received a Growth Award for the second consecutive year, recognizing the city’s efforts to demonstrate higher levels of tree care and increased community engagement over the past year.
Tree City USA is a national program founded in 1976 by the Arbor Day Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters. The program honors cities that meet four core standards of sound urban forestry management.
To achieve this recognition, Beavercreek established a Tree Advisory Board in 2017. The volunteer board collaborates with the city’s Public Administrative Service Department to oversee tree-related initiatives. In addition, Beavercreek enacted a tree care ordinance designed to protect and regulate public trees while addressing the needs of the community.
The city also maintains a community forestry program with an annual budget exceeding $2 per capita and hosts an annual Arbor Day program to engage and educate residents of all ages about the importance of trees.
Maintaining Tree City USA status is an ongoing effort, as cities must apply for the designation each year and continue to meet the program’s standards.
“The Tree City USA designation reflects the City of Beavercreek’s ongoing dedication to maintaining a healthy, sustainable environment for future generations,” said Allison Bush, parks operations supervisor and certified arborist.
For more information about the city’s tree advisory board, as well as helpful information about trees, click here.