For the 14th year, Garland Power & Light has been named a Tree Line USA utility by the Arbor Day Foundation to recognize its dedication to proper urban forest management in Garland.

GP&L achieved this recognition by meeting five program standards: quality tree care, annual worker training, tree planting and public education, a formal tree-based energy conservation, and participation in an Arbor Day celebration. 

“Service providers like Garland Power & Light demonstrate how easily trees and utilities can co-exist for the benefit of communities and residents," Said Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Trees are essential to creating urban green spaces and provide important benefits, such as clean air, clean water and vital tree shade.”

Tree Line USA, a partnership between the Arbor Day Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters, recognizes public and private utilities for pursuing best practices that protect and cultivate America's urban tree canopy. In addition, Tree Line USA promotes delivering safe and reliable electricity while maintaining healthy community forests.