HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-04-12 Palo Alto Arbor DayNational Arbor Day and California Arbor Day
WHEREAS, trees that compose the urban forest of Palo Alto are an essential component of protecting
function of natural systems; and
WHEREAS, people’s interaction with trees results in benefits to mental and physical health,
alertness, learning, mood, and care for the environment; and
WHEREAS, the urban forest serves to bind all natural systems of our soil, air, water, wildlife, and
people into a thriving community ecosystem; and
WHEREAS, global environmental challenges such as climate change and atmospheric carbon
increases need to be confronted locally by enabling natural processes to perform optimally; and
WHEREAS, each year, “National Arbor Day” is celebrated by people throughout the nation,
recognizing that forests and humans share an interdependence that should be nurtured; and
WHEREAS, the ultimate success of Palo Alto is strongly correlated to the care of the natural
resources that sustain us; and
WHEREAS, on April 12th, 2025, the City of Palo Alto is observing California Arbor Day.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ed Lauing, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto, on behalf of the City Council do
hereby proclaim April 12th as Palo Alto Arbor Day and urge all citizens; young adults in particular, to
acknowledge the value of the urban forest, to care for trees and the environment, to support our City’s
multi-faceted forestry program, and to plant trees for future generations.
Presented: April 12, 2025
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Ed Lauing
Mayor
Proclamation