YSU designated as Tree Campus

Staff report

YOUNGSTOWN

The Arbor Day Foundation has designated Youngstown State University as a Tree Campus USA University for its dedication to campus forestry management and environmental stewardship.

YSU, with nearly 1,900 trees on its 145-acre urban campus, is one of only four universities in Ohio and 74 nationwide to earn the recognition. “The Tree Campus USA program will have a long-lasting impact at Youngstown State as it engages college students and local citizens to plant trees and create healthier communities for people to enjoy for decades to come,” said John Rosenow, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation.

The Tree Campus USA plaque was presented Monday to David C. Sweet, YSU president. At the same ceremony, Sharon Letson, executive director of Youngstown CityScape, presented the CityScape Beautification Award to the university. CityScape is committed to revitalizing downtown Youngstown and gateways to the city through beautification, education and preservation.

A recent inventory by Davey Tree Expert Co. identified 1,847 trees on campus.