City celebrates 37 years in program, Growth Award TIFFIN, OHIO – January 8, 2018 – For the 37^th consecutive year, Tiffin has been recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree City USA community and will receive a Growth Award for the fifth year since joining the program. The awards will be presented April 18 at the annual Tree City USA meeting. Tiffin Parks Director Bryce Kuhn said the awards reflect the city’s long-term commitment to preserving and enhancing its public landscape. “For nearly 40 years, the Tiffin community has made a conscious effort to support sustainable tree programs and educate residents on the importance of such programs,” he said. Each year the Tiffin Shade Tree and Beautification Commission applies for membership in Tree City USA on behalf of the City of Tiffin. Cities are eligible for the program if they meet four standards of sound urban forestry management: maintaining a tree board or department, having a tree care ordinance, spending at least $2 per capita on urban forestry, and observing Arbor Day with a proclamation. This year, Tiffin will also receive a Growth Award in recognition of a higher level of tree care. The award highlights innovative programs and projects, and provides an opportunity for communities to share ideas. Tiffin will receive the award for its Christmas tree recycling program and further education of Tree Commission members. The Tiffin Shade Tree and Beautification Commission is a committee that meets monthly to discuss tree plantings for Tiffin’s boulevards, flower plantings in baskets downtown, tree educational information and beautification.  The committee has been part of Tree City USA for 36 years. About Tree City USA The Tree City USA program has been greening up cities and towns across America since 1976. It is a nationwide movement that provides the framework necessary for communities to manage and expand their public trees. More than 3,400 communities have made the commitment to becoming a Tree City USA. Learn more here.