LA Valley College named a Tree Campus USA for the TENTH consecutive year
Los Angeles Valley College is committed to sustaining the trees and plants that make up its beautiful urban forest. Valley College is honored to have received a 2020 Tree Campus USA® designation by the Arbor Day Foundation.
Proudly known as the FIRST California community college to received this prestigious honor, this is the tenth year in a row it has received this notable designation.
Established by LAVC's founding Biology faculty, the college's urban forest now has over 1,600 trees and plants. The beautiful campus environment is not only enjoyed by students, faculty and the community, but is also a teaching tool for biology students. Read the History of LAVC's Urban Forest.
In 2010, the college embarked on a establishing a Urban Forest Master Plan to help guide the college on the ongoing maintenance and sustainability of its diverse urban forest. In addition, creation of the urban forest master plan set the pathway for Valley College's desire to apply to be a Tree Campus USA®. The Urban Forest Master Plan provides the college with an all encompassing resource in the preservation, restoration and regeneration of their invaluable asset. The campus’ urban forest is not only a vital part of LAVC’s identity, its stature is equally important for the surrounding community. Preservation of this valuable asset is crucial both to the community and the College. Read about the LAVC Urban Forest Master Plan. LAVC holds the unique distinction of being the first community college in California in 2011, and the first college campus in the city of Los Angeles to be named as a Tree Campus USA® by the Arbor Day Foundation. This notable honor was celebrated by Arbor Day Foundation and Toyota of North America with a tree planting event on October 15, 2012.
Today, following LAVC's lead, several other colleges and universities across California have taken steps to become a Tree Campus USA. Valley is proud of being an early leader in sustainable urban forest management in the state.
The prestigious Tree Campus USA® designation serves as a testament to the college’s commitment to preserving and maintaining its urban forest. Tree Campus USA, a national program launched in 2008 by the Arbor Day Foundation, honors colleges and universities and their leaders for promoting healthy trees and engaging students and staff in the spirit of conservation. Read about LAVC's Journey to be a Tree Campus USA.
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