The DCR is responsible for reviewing Tree City USA applications from Massachusetts to ensure that the information is current, accurate, and complete. We then recommend applicants for the award to the Arbor Day Foundation.
The Arbor Day Foundation now makes the entire application process available on-line. The DCR prefers that Cities and Towns use this on-line tool for the application process. However, if you need to fill out a paper application, below please find the DCR instructions for submitting the application and the additional documentation required.
NOTE TO ONLINE APPLICANTS: If your community has submitted its Tree City USA Application online before, please do not create a new account for your community. Instead, please follow the steps below:
- Visit the Tree City USA online application portal.
- Click on "Find Your Community."
- Search for and select your community. (Please do not create a new community, unless this is the first year your community is applying for recognition.)
- If the Login Contact information and email are correct, click "Reset Login Password." (This will prompt an email with instructions on how to reset your password to be sent.)
- If the Login Contact information has changed, click "Change Login Contact Info" and follow prompts.
For both paper and online applications, please refer to the application instructions below for detailed information on the requirements for applications. Tree City USA and Growth Award applications can also be found at the Arbor Day web site.