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For the past 18 years, the City of Cashmere has been awarded the
designation of Tree City USA. This distinction is awarded to cities that
show an ongoing commitment to planting and caring for the trees in the city.
In 2000, the City implemented a tree partnership program designed to
purchase and plant selected trees on private property in the city. After
certain requirements were met, homeowners received a 12’ tree. This program
is designed to increase property values, improve air quality, protect city
streets and buildings from summer heat and reduce air conditioning expense,
buffer wind, provide wildlife habitat and improve the appearance of the
city.
Each Arbor Day the Mayor urges all citizens of Cashmere to support efforts
to protect our trees and woodlands and to support our city's urban forestry
program, and to plant trees “to gladden the hearts and promote the
well-being of present and future generations”.
Cashmere also has a walking arboretum tour that can be enjoyed by both young and
old. A brochure and map of selected trees planted in the city is available
at City Hall.
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