Foley named Alabama 2025 Arbor Day city

FOLEY, Ala. (WPMI) — Governor Kay Ivey has named Foley Alabama’s 2025 Arbor Day City in recognition of the city’s efforts to encourage the planting of trees and public education on the importance of trees. The city will celebrate Arbor Day on Saturday, Feb. 22.)

The governor commended the city for its leadership in urban forestry, particularly, noting that Foley has verified its Urban Forestry program with the Alabama Urban Forestry Association. Ivey encouraged other Alabama communities to follow Foley’s example by planning, planting, managing and celebrating their urban forest resources.

“I am proud to recognize Foley as Alabama’s 2025 Arbor Day City because of the great example it has set when it comes to utilizing our God-given natural resources to enhance both quality of life and economic growth,” Ivey said. “I encourage Alabamians to follow their lead by taking care of our trees and terrain so that ‘Alabama the Beautiful’ remains just that for generations to come.”…

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