The Village is fortunate to have an urban forest that has over 17,500 parkway trees. The Forestry Division is responsible for maintaining all trees on public property through programs of systematic pruning, removal, planting, tree preservation, disease control and care for sick and damaged trees.
The Village earned its 25th Tree City USA recognition and its 14th Growth Award from the National Arbor Day Foundation for 2008 and was recognized for its tree care and maintenance The Village received official announcement from the National Arbor Day Foundation regarding the awards on March 30th.