Arbor Day 2025

Whereas, In l 872, J. Sterling Morton proposed ta the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees, and  Whereas, this holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska, and  Whereas, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world, and  Whereas, trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and  water, cut heating. and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce life-giving oxygen, and provide habitat for wildlife, and

Whereas, trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel for our fires and countless other wood products, and  Whereas, trees in our city increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community, and  Whereas, trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and spiritual renewal. In the City of Gassville, Arkansas, I urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands, and Further, I urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-being of this and future generations. Dated this 25th, day of April, 2025. Mayor, Jeff Braim