The Clinton Utilities Board (CUB) has been named a “Tree Line USA Utility” by the Arbor Day Foundation for the ninth consecutive year.  This prestigious award is given annually in recognition of national leadership on the part of utilities for performing tree trimming operations in accordance with recognized and accepted standards.

CUB was recognized for having achieved Tree Line USA Utility status by Mr. Darrin Bailey of the Tennessee State Foresters Office during the annual celebration of Arbor Day by the City of Norris, which took place on Friday, March 4 at the Norris Elementary School.  On hand to accept the award on behalf of CUB was Greg McAnally, CUB’s Right-of-Way Coordinator.

The Tree Line USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation, a nonprofit education organization dedicated to tree planting and environmental stewardship, in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters.  The program recognizes utilities that meet three important requirements:  a program of quality tree care, annual worker training in quality tree care practices, and tree planting with public education.

In a press release from the Arbor Day Foundation, John Rosenow, the organizations’ Chief Executive Officer is quoted as saying, “Trees not only help clean the air and water sources, the shade they provide helps reduce peak energy usage and conserve energy.  Utility providers like Clinton Utilities Board are setting a good example about the importance of recognizing the taking care of a valuable community resource like trees.”