The European City of the Trees

The European City of the Trees

2007, on the European tree conference in Valencia, Spain, EAC decided emphasizing a citys outstanding commitment in inner urban arboriculture. Naming European capital of trees had changed to European city of the trees after one year.

Handover ceremony takes place in the course of EACs annual general meeting used to hold in the awardee city. The awarded city profits from EAC network and draws attention to the value of treescape.

More advantages for the recipients:

  • Prestige and marketing. Raising the profile of the city and the relevant departments.
  • Promote pan European awareness of the city and facilitates closer cultural ties with other awarded cities.
  • Participate in the selection of future award holders.
  • Facilitate access to EAC´s network and experience.
  • Improve the understanding and awareness of trees and their benefits in urban areas.
  • Promote awareness of the tree heritage with its ecological / cultural value.
  • Help raise levels of arboriculture.
  • Facilitate access to outside funding.
  • Economic enhancement through tourism, investment and commerce.