Tree Campus USA
Tree Campus USA is a National Arbor Day Foundation program which provides recognition for colleges and universities, at the state and national levels, that make a commitment to trees on their campus and to their surrounding community. This commitment can have multiple benefits such as:
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
was recognized as a
Tree Campus USA in 2012
- Significantly reducing the amount of energy a campus, and community, needs to generate
- Reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
- Providing green spaces for students and faculty to enjoy and relax in
- Increasing the number of trees on campus and in the community
- Instilling pride in the campus and community environments
New York State colleges and universities can be recognized as a Tree Campus USA college by meeting five standards developed to promote healthy trees and student involvement.
The Five Standards are:
- Campus Tree Care Plan - a Tree Inventory is the basis for a successful Campus Tree Plan
- Arbor Day Observance
- Tree Advisory Committee
- Dedicated Budget
- Service Learning Project
2012 Tree Campuses
We are proud to recognize the following New York State colleges and universities that have been certified in the new Tree Campus USA program:
Region 2
New York University - New Tree Campus USA
St. John's University - New Tree Campus USA
The New School - New Tree Campus USA
Region 3
Bard College (4)
Region 6
Jefferson Community College - New Tree Campus USA
Region 7
Syracuse University - New Tree Campus USA
SUNY ESF (2)
Cazenovia College (4)
Cornell University (4)
Region 8
Hobart and William Smith Colleges - New Tree Campus USA
University of Rochester (3)
Region 9
Jamestown Community College (4)
St. Bonaventure University (3)
( ) - Number indicates years of Tree Campus USA designation
* has not recertified for 2012
