Missouri State recognized by Arbor Day Foundation

The university received 2020 Tree Campus Higher Education program recognition for promoting conservation.

March 10, 2021 by Strategic Communication

Missouri State University recently earned 2020 Tree Campus Higher Education program recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation.

The award honors colleges and universities that maintain healthy trees and engage students and staff in the spirit of conservation.

Bright red tree standing out in front of building

Sidewalk with pink trees overhanging them

Student sitting against a large tree

Tree with orange leaves overhanging a sidewalk

Tree with red leaves standing and providing shade next to a large tent

Tree on campus budding in spring.

Top of a pink budding tree

Two people digging together to place a sapling

Recreation Center sign with trees turning orange in the background

Sun setting in the background through the leaves of an overhanging tree

A wide-branching tree on the Missouri State University Springfield campus.

Reaching recognition

Campuses must meet five core standards for sustainable campus forestry to qualify for recognition.

These include:

Establishment of a tree advisory committee.
Evidence of a campus tree care plan.
Annual expenditures dedicated to a campus tree program.
Observance of Arbor Day.
Sponsorship of student service learning projects.

Learn more about the Tree Campus Higher Education program

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