Roswell celebrated Georgia Arbor Day on Feb. 22, by ceremonially planting serviceberry trees on the grounds of historic Bulloch Hall.
“Trees play a vital role in our environments – reducing stormwater runoff, improving air quality, mitigating heat, and even enhancing mental and physical well-being,” said Roswell Councilmember Sarah Beeson, who read a proclamation from the City honoring Arbor Day. “Our dedication to sustainability and conservation ensures that Roswell remains a leader in environmental stewardship.”
Serviceberry trees link elements of Georgia’s cultural, natural, biodiversity, and aesthetic appeal for Bulloch Hall, the Historic District, and the surrounding area. As flowering trees, the size, stature, and beauty of serviceberry trees work well on the Bulloch Hall grounds to take advantage of both the forest edge, open lawn area, and the slope of the grounds to maximize the trees’ multi-seasonal display.
Georgia Arbor Day is celebrated each February to highlight the importance and commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit the Roswell community. Keep Roswell Beautiful (KRB) and the City of Roswell partnered to host the celebration at scenic Bulloch Hall, supporting the Arbor Day Foundation and its Tree City USA program, which is a collaboration with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service.
Since 1976, the Tree City USA program has connected more than 3,500 communities nationwide to create and maintain green spaces, and Roswell is proud to be part of this growing movement.
Our dedication to sustainability and conservation ensures that Roswell remains a leader in environmental stewardship.”
Roswell Councilmember Sarah Beeson
