Membership
To become a Tree City U.S.A., a community must meet four standards:
- Establish a tree board or department
- Maintain a community tree care ordinance
- Create a comprehensive community forestry program with an annual budget of at least $2 per capita
- Participate in Arbor Day observance and proclamation
Annual Certification
Communities must reapply for certification annually. Indianola is proud to have been awarded the Tree City U.S.A. designation each year since 1994.