CSUSB recognized as a Tree Campus USA

The Arbor Day Foundation named Cal State San Bernardino to its Tree Campus USA program, citing the university’s dedication and work to effectively manage its trees on campus, and work with the local community as part of its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. Since 2008, the Tree Campus USA program, which is open to two- to four-year accredited colleges and universities, has recognized college and university campuses that effectively manage campus trees, develop connectivity with the community beyond campus borders to foster healthy, urban forests, engage student population through service learning opportunities centered on campus, and community forestry efforts. “Our campus has a long history of sustainability and protecting the natural environment,” said Jenny Sorenson, associate vice president of Facilities Planning & Management. “The Tree Campus USA designation reaffirms our efforts and speaks to our future commitment to our landscape and, specifically, our trees.” CSUSB currently has about 3,500 trees planted throughout the campus, which consist of sycamore, alder, pine and eucalyptus. The trees are the responsibility of the university’s Facilities Planning & Management department, which is responsible for the maintenance and operations of campus buildings and grounds as well as landscaping and turf.