Flowers grow beneath a tree in early spring in Brick Township. (Photo: Shorebeat)
Brick residents can celebrate two decades of being one with nature. The township has received the prestigious “Tree City USA” designation for the 20th year in a row, officials announced.
The Arbor Day Foundation announced recently that Brick was named a Tree City USA community for 2025. The “Tree City USA” recognition honors municipalities that “demonstrate a strong commitment to urban forestry and environmental stewardship.” To qualify, communities must meet four standards established by the Arbor Day Foundation, including maintaining a tree board or department — in Brick Township’s case, the Shade Tree Commission — adopting a community tree ordinance, investing at least $2 per capita in urban forestry efforts and holding an annual Arbor Day celebration.
“This recognition reflects Brick Township’s long-standing commitment to preserving and enhancing our community’s natural beauty,” said Mayor Lisa Crate. “For 20 consecutive years, we have made protecting our trees and green spaces a priority because they improve our quality of life, strengthen our environment and make Brick a more beautiful place to live for future generations.”
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Cedar Bridge Manor Park, Sept. 2022, from the Metedeconk River. (Photo: Daniel Nee)
The Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program is operated in partnership with the National Association of State Foresters and the United States Forest Service. More information about the program is available at the Arbor Day Foundation website.
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