CAMPUS TREE PROGRAM WITH DEDICATED ANNUAL EXPENDITURES

A college campus, to be designated a Tree Campus USA, must allocate finances for its annual campus tree program. Evidence should be shown that an annual work plan has been established and expenditures are dedicated towards that work plan.

It is suggested, but not mandatory, that campuses work towards an annual expenditure of $3 per full-time enrolled student. The national average among recognized Tree Campus USA colleges and universities is currently $9 - $11. Expenditures may take place on or off campus, like in the case of an urban campus that does not have room to plant or care for trees on their own campus, but works with a nearby elementary school to plant and care for the trees there.

2020 Summary Dedicated Annual

2021 Summary Dedicated Annual

THE FY21 AVERAGE STUDENT ENROLLMENT OF 31,939 THE RECOMMENDED $3 STUDENT EXPENDITURE EQUALS $95,817. WITH THE ABOVE DEDICATED EXPENDITURES, UTRGV SURPASSED THE RECOMMENDED YEARLY EXPENDITURES FOR PARTICIPATION IN TREE CAMPUS USA

An Arbor Day observance provides a golden opportunity to educate the campus community on the benefits of the trees on their campus property and in the community. The Arbor Day observance can be on the campus or held in conjunction with the community where the campus is located. Your event may be held at an appropriate time for your campus. Evidence recording that the observance will be presented in special events that includes program of activities, news coverage, and/or pictures.