Tree Campus
Western Michigan University has received the designation (formerly Tree Campus USA) from the Arbor Day Foundation each year since 2008. The program honors colleges and universities for promoting healthy trees and engaging their campus community in conservation efforts.
A campus must meet five core standards in order to gain this recognition:
- Establishment of a tree advisory committee.
- Evidence of a campus tree care plan.
- Dedicated annual expenditures for your campus tree program.
- An Arbor Day observance.
- The sponsorship of student service learning projects.