National tree award for Tyler

TYLER – For the 17th consecutive year, the Arbor Day Foundation has named the City of Tyler a 2025 Tree City USA, honoring its continued commitment to effective urban forest management. 

Tyler earned this national recognition by meeting the program’s four core requirements: maintaining a tree board or department, having a tree care ordinance, allocating at least $2 per capita toward community forestry and holding an official Arbor Day observance and proclamation.
 
For the tenth year, the city also received the Tree City USA Growth Award. This award recognizes environmental improvement and a higher standard of tree care. Tyler is one of only half of the current Texas Tree Cities to receive this honor.

Properly planted and maintained trees offer numerous long-term benefits. They enhance curb appeal, increase property values, reduce cooling costs, filter pollutants from the air and provide essential habitats for wildlife. 

“Earning Tree City USA status for the 17th year in a row and the Growth Award for the tenth is a testament to how deeply this community values its urban forest,” said Luke Alfaro, City of Tyler Urban Forester/Arborist. “From our volunteers and partners to city leadership, everyone plays a role in keeping Tyler green, healthy, and beautiful for generations to come.”

For more information on the Arbor Day Foundation and the Tree City USA program, visit here. To learn more about the Tyler Trees Committee, contact the Urban Forestry Division, click here.