Lenawee Communities Earn 2025 Tree City USA Honors

Multiple local municipalities recognized for urban forestry commitment

Mar. 28, 2026 at 6:00pm

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Several Lenawee County communities, including the cities of Adrian, Tecumseh, and Morenci, have been named 2025 Tree City USA designees by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Arbor Day Foundation. This recognition reflects the communities' long-term investment in public trees and commitment to urban forestry standards.

Why it matters

The Tree City USA program highlights municipalities that prioritize the care and expansion of public trees, which provide important environmental benefits, improve quality of life, and support community development. This designation is a point of pride for the recognized Lenawee County cities.

The details

To earn the Tree City USA designation, communities must meet national standards such as maintaining a tree board or department, having a community tree ordinance, spending at least $2 per capita on forestry, and celebrating Arbor Day. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Tree City USA program.

  • The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced the 2025 Tree City USA designees this week.
  • The Tree City USA program has been recognizing communities for 50 years.

The players

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

The state agency that oversees and administers the Tree City USA program in Michigan.

Arbor Day Foundation

The national nonprofit organization that manages the Tree City USA program and sets the standards for recognition.

City of Adrian

One of the Lenawee County communities named a 2025 Tree City USA designee.

City of Tecumseh

One of the Lenawee County communities named a 2025 Tree City USA designee.

City of Morenci

One of the Lenawee County communities named a 2025 Tree City USA designee.

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The takeaway

The Tree City USA designation is a testament to the Lenawee County communities' long-term commitment to urban forestry and the environmental, quality of life, and community development benefits that public trees provide. This recognition highlights the region's leadership in sustainable urban planning and green infrastructure.