San Juan College issued the following announcement on Sept. 4.
San Juan College was recently recognized as a Tree Campus USA on behalf of the Arbor Day Foundation. This recognition celebrates the diligence of San Juan College in improving the environment and quality of life at San Juan College.
Tree Campus USA, a national program launched in 2008 by the Arbor Day Foundation, honors colleges and universities and their leaders for promoting healthy trees and engaging students and staff in the spirit of conservation.
To obtain this distinction, San Juan College met the five core standards for an effective campus forest management, including establishment of a tree advisory committee, evidence of a campus tree-care plan, dedicated annual expenditures for its campus tree program, an Arbor Day observance, and the sponsorship of student service-learning projects.
“We are honored to be recognized for utilizing best practices in campus community forestry,” says San Juan College President Dr. Toni Hopper Pendergrass.
Earlier in 2020, Tree Campus USA changed their name to Tree Campus Higher Education. This change unifies the Tree Campus family of recognition programs, which now includes Tree Campus K-12 and Tree Campus Healthcare – new programs built on the legacy that began with Tree Campus Higher Education. In establishing these networks, our commitment is to unite the leaders who manage trees and green initiatives within these anchor institutions, unlocking new collaboration opportunities
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Source: San Juan College
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