Doral Earns 17th Consecutive Tree City USA Recognition
DORAL, FL – The Arbor Day Foundation named Doral a 2024 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit its community. In 2024, the City of Doral took a significant step towards a greener future by planting over 3,400 new trees throughout its parks and public spaces.
The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit with a mission to inspire people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees. Its network of more than a million supporters and partners has helped the organization plant more than 500 million trees in forests and communities across more than 60 countries since 1972. The Tree City USA program has recognized cities and towns that leverage urban forestry to enhance the livability and sustainability of their local area for over 50 years.
“This recognition as a Tree City USA for the 17th consecutive year is a testament to Doral’s unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and enhancing the quality of life for our residents,” said Mayor Christi Fraga.
“Trees are vital to our community, which is why we have invested in tree plantings, community tree clean-ups, and promoted the importance of urban forestry. This designation reflects our continued dedication to prioritizing environmental sustainability and ensuring a thriving future for all.”
In cities and neighborhoods, trees are proven to help mitigate the urban heat island effect, reduce stormwater runoff, improve air quality, and boost mental and physical health. When the right trees are planted in the right places, they can also reduce traffic noise, increase property values, and lower energy costs for homeowners.
“We all have a role to play in shaping our future and tree champions like Doral are leading the way,” said Michelle Saulnier, Vice President of Programs at the Arbor Day Foundation.
“Trees are critical infrastructure, building resiliency and fostering good health in our nation’s cities. We’re proud Doral is among the Arbor Day Foundation’s growing network of communities dedicated to creating positive impact through trees.”
To earn Tree City USA recognition, a city must uphold four core standards including maintaining a tree board or department, having a community tree ordinance, spending at least $2 per capita on urban forestry, and participating in an Arbor Day celebration.
The Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program is operated in partnership with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service. To learn more about the program or how to apply, visit arborday.org.
About the Arbor Day Foundation
The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. They foster a growing community of more than 1 million leaders, innovators, planters, and supporters united by their bold belief that a more hopeful future can be shaped through the power of trees. For more than 50 years, they’ve answered critical need with action, planting more than half a billion trees alongside their partners. And this is only the beginning. The Arbor Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pursuing a future where all life flourishes through the power of trees. Learn more at arborday.org.
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