Evergreen Community Recognition Application
Welcome to the Evergreen Community Recognition Application. Washington State cities, towns, counties, and areas of tribal lands are eligible to apply and be considered for recognition of their ongoing urban forestry efforts.
Requirements vary by year:
- Year One/Initial Application:
- Complete online application and meet required standards.
- Recognized entities may be asked to provide updates to or complete the application in future years after related events (e.g., Adoption of a new Urban Forest Management Plan).
- Year Two and Beyond:
- 90-minute goal setting meeting with Evergreen Community Team and DNR UCF staff.
- 60-minute mid-year check-in with Urban Forester or equivalent and DNR UCF staff.
- One activity completed related to established goal.
Standards of Evergreen Community Tier One include:
- Development and implementation of a tree board or tree department.
- Development of a tree care ordinance.
- An urban forestry program with an annual budget of at least $2 per resident.
- Official recognition of Arbor Day.
- Complete, update, or formally adopt a tree inventory of any sample size.
Standards of Evergreen Community Tier Two include:
- All Tier One Standards.
- Adoption of an Urban Forest Management Plan (including outreach to vulnerable populations).
For additional details on the listed standards, please review The Evergreen Community FAQ document.
Applicants are encouraged to contact the Evergreen Community Program Coordinator at Urban_Forestry@dnr.wa.gov with any questions about the application or application requirements.