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FORT RILEY, Kan. – A new Amur Maple tree has been planted in front of the Fort Riley Fire and Emergency Services headquarters as part of Fort Riley’s participation in the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program. Fort Riley has been participating in the program for 37 years and was recently declared a 2022 Tree City USA. (U.S. Army Photo by Jennifer “JJ” James, Fort Riley Public Affairs Office)
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FORT RILEY, Kan. - Herb Abel, outgoing Environmental Division Chief, Fort Riley Directorate of Public Works, pitches the first shovel of dirt on the newly planted Amur Maple tree in celebration of Fort Riley Arbor Day and as a part of the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program. Abel has been involved in the success of the Fort Riley Arbor Day program since 1987. (U.S. Army Photo by Jennifer “JJ” James, Fort Riley Public Affairs Office)
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FORT RILEY, Kan. – Personnel from across Fort Riley’s Directorate of Public Works help plant an Amur Maple tree as part of the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program and to celebrate Fort Riley Arbor Day 2023. (U.S. Army Photo by Jennifer “JJ” James, Fort Riley Public Affairs Office)
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FORT RILEY, Kan. – Personnel from across Fort Riley’s Directorate of Public Works celebrate Fort Riley Arbor Day 2023 by planting a new tree in front of Fort Riley Fire and Emergency Services headquarters. The Amur Maple is being planted as part of the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program.
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In observance of National Arbor Day 2023, Fort Riley’s Environmental Division, Directorate of Public Works, planted an Amur Maple tree at 1020 Huebner, headquarters for Fort Riley Fire and Emergency Services, April 20.
In a proclamation dedicated to Fort Riley’s long term Tree City USA Community status, Alan Hynek, Fort Riley’s Environmental Division Chief said “I… do proclaim Thursday, 20 April 2023 as Arbor Day for Fort Riley and urge all citizens to support efforts to plant, grow and protect trees.”
For the last 37 years, Fort Riley has participated in the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program and was recognized in 2022 as a Tree City USA Community. Fort Riley is part of an incredible network of more than 3,600 Tree City USA communities recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation nationwide.
“Over the last few years, the value and importance of trees has become increasingly clear,” according to Dan Lambe, Arbor Day Foundation Chief Executive. “Fort Riley is taking steps to create a brighter greener future.”
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