Middle Georgia State University receives recognition from Arbor Day Foundation

Middle Georgia State University (MGA) in Macon has once again received recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation for its exceptional efforts in managing trees and educating students on environmental issues.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Middle Georgia State University (MGA) in Macon has once again received recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation for its exceptional efforts in managing trees and educating students on environmental issues.

This marks the 15th consecutive year MGA has been named a Tree Campus USA, making the school one of only two University System of Georgia institutions to achieve this distinction for at least 15 straight years.

The Tree Campus USA program was founded by the Arbor Day Foundation to acknowledge colleges and universities that prioritize the management of trees and engage their students in beautification and environmental education.

In order to be named a Tree Campus USA, universities must meet five standards, which include developing a tree committee, maintaining a campus tree care plan, dedicating annual expenditures for tree care, observing Arbor Day, and involving students through service learning.

“I think every time we can add trees and beautify the campus even more, it just makes it a better place to live and learn,” MGA Director of Communications Rick Devens said.