Applying to Tree Campus USAKayla Buckelew and Claire Holliday

● Certification program run through the Arbor Day Foundation○ Recognizes campuses that implement best forestry practices

● Requirements: 1. Campus Tree Care Plan 2. Campus Tree Advisory Committee 3. Dedicated Annual Expenditures 4. Arbor Day Observance 5. Service Learning Project

Accomplishments● Drafted Tree Care Plan

○ Detailed, researched-backed policies and best management practices

● Formation of Tree Committee○ Includes students, faculty, ground/facilities staff, and representatives from Holden

Arboretum and the Case Farm

● Arbor Day Event: March 31st, 2017

Upcoming: Service learning event ● Students will perform Root Collar Excavation:

○ Mulching that is piled around tree trunks will be raked out○ Tentative date: Saturday, October 7th

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