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Bondurant: 2010 Tree City USA Recipient
By: Iowa Department of Natural Resources - Forestry Bureau
Date Published: Monday, April 11, 2011
City of Bondurant: 2010 Tree City USA Recipient
(From left: Iowa DNR Director Roger Lande, Craig and Rita Rostenbach, Bondurant Recreation Coordinator Dustin Delvaux, Governor Terry Branstad, Iowa DNR Forestry Bureau Chief Paul Tauke)
The National Arbor Day Foundation and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources – Forestry Bureau are proud to announce that the City of Bondurant has received the 2010 Tree City USA award, presented at the 21st Annual Community Forestry Awards Luncheon, held at the Stoney Creek Inn, Johnston, on April 5, 2011.
State Forester Paul Tauke commented, “The Tree City USA award is a symbol for communities who have made a commitment to the management of public trees.” The City of Bondurant has provided an outstanding example for other Iowa communities, by enhancing our forest resources and demonstrating the great value of trees in providing multiple benefits for future generations.
The City of Bondurant was one of 88 Iowa communities to qualify for Tree City USA status. To receive the award a city must meet four minimum requirements: 1) The city must possess either a city forester or an active city tree board, 2) The city must have a tree ordinance, 3) The city must annually spend at least $2 per capita for its community forestry program.
Iowa Department of Natural Resources - Forestry Bureau
Wallace State Office Building
Des Moines, IA 50319