Post Falls earns Tree City honor

POST FALLS - Post Falls has been recognized for the 13th year as a Tree City USA by the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to urban forestry.

The city also received a Growth Award for demonstrating progress in forestry partnerships, citizen training, planning, management and improved ordinances.

The Growth Award honors environmental improvement and higher levels of tree care in Tree City USA communities, which must have a tree board, tree care ordinance, forestry program and Arbor Day observance.