After meeting the qualifications given by the Arbor Day Foundation, Columbia Basin College was designated as a Tree Campus USA in 2009.
What is the Tree Campus USA program?
Tree Campus USA recognizes college and university campuses that:
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Effectively manage their campus trees.
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Develop connectivity with the community beyond campus borders to foster healthy, urban forests.
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Strive to engage their student population utilizing service learning opportunities centered on campus and community, forestry efforts.
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Colleges and universities across the United States can be recognized as a Tree Campus USA college by meeting five standards developed to promote healthy trees and student involvement.