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The Shade Tree Commission Board members looks at problems with trees and determine what the needs are for the City of Owatonna in connection with its tree planting program. They also recommend the type and kind of trees to be planted on boulevards or in parks. They address questions, concerns on construction projects that boulevard trees may be involved in.
The City of Owatonna has been a member of the Tree City USA since the ordinances were written in 1991. Some of the City Tree Ordinances are:
To qualify for the Tree City USA Award you must meet the following participation requirements: There are four standards that a community must meet in order to achieve the Tree City USA designation. They include: