{"id":113179,"date":"2020-03-16T14:51:20","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T00:51:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=113179"},"modified":"2020-03-16T14:52:08","modified_gmt":"2020-03-17T00:52:08","slug":"uh-manoa-tree-campus-usa-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2020\/03\/16\/uh-manoa-tree-campus-usa-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"How great are UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa trees? Award winning!"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> < 1<\/span> minute<\/span><\/span>

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The University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> at M\u0101noa<\/a> was honored with the 2019 Tree Campus USA<\/abbr>®<\/a> recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation<\/a> for its commitment to effective urban forest management.<\/p>\n

“It\u2019s an honor to be recognized for another consecutive year for our tree planting efforts,” said Roxanne Adams<\/strong>, UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa director of buildings and grounds. “We are dedicated to making the campus a beautiful place to learn while setting the example of sustainable living for the campus and community.”<\/p>\n

The Tree Campus USA<\/abbr> program honors colleges and universities for effective campus forest management and for engaging staff and students in conservation goals.<\/p>\n

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“Tree Campuses and their students set examples for not only their student bodies but the surrounding communities showcasing how trees create a healthier environment,” said Dan Lambe, president of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Because of University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span>‘s participation, the air will be purer, water cleaner and your students and faculty will be surrounded by the shade and beauty the trees provide.”<\/p>\n