Follow the steps to complete your application online.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin filling out the application by providing the name of the city and the title of the person making the application, such as the mayor or an equivalent official. Ensure that you include the year for which the application is being made.
3. Complete Standard I by providing details about the Tree Board or Department. List board members and their meeting dates, or include the name of the city department responsible for tree management.
4. For Standard II, check the appropriate box regarding the Community Tree Ordinance. If there have been changes, attach the revised ordinance.
5. Proceed to Standard III, which requires detailing the Community Forestry Program's budget. Indicate total expenditures and community population, attaching a detailed breakdown of expenditures and an annual work plan.
6. In Standard IV, provide the date of your Arbor Day observance. Attach the Arbor Day proclamation along with documentation of the event activities and any media coverage.
7. Review your application to ensure all necessary attachments are included, as incomplete applications cannot be processed. Common attachments include financial worksheets, work plans, and accomplishment reports.
8. Finally, save changes, download, print, or share the completed application according to your needs, ensuring it is submitted by the specified deadline.

Complete your Tree City USA Application online today to promote your community's commitment to forestry.