UAA earns Tree Campus USA distinction for ninth year in a row
by Michelle Saport |
A cow moose and her calf browse the foliage in front of UAA's Fine Arts Building. (Photo by James Evans / University of Alaska Anchorage)
UAA has achieved the Tree Campus USA designation again for the ninth year in a row. The Tree Campus USA program, now in its 10th year, honors colleges and universities and their leaders for promoting healthy trees and engaging students and staff in the spirit of conservation.
To obtain this distinction, UAA has met the five core standards for sustainable campus forestry required by Tree Campus USA, including establishment of a tree advisory committee, evidence of a campus tree-care plan, dedicated annual expenditures for its campus tree program, an Arbor Day observance and the sponsorship of student service-learning projects.
If ever there was a time for trees, now is that time. Communities worldwide are facing issues with air quality, water resources, personal health and well-being, and energy use. Through a sustained commitment to effective urban forest management and environmental stewardship, UAA is stepping up to be part of the solution. Diligence in improving the environment and quality of life at UAA contributes to a healthier, more sustainable world for us all.
Did you know? The Anchorage campus is home to more than 70 different types of trees, and you can see them all by taking the self-guided campus tree tour. Guides are available online and in the plastic mailbox attached to the small shed by Gordon Hartlieb Hall.
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