ELLSWORTH – Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS) is proud to announce that the Arbor Day Foundation has recognized the company as a Tree Line USA Utility for the 20th consecutive year. This prestigious award highlights PPCS’s unwavering commitment to proper forest management in its service area.

Tree Line USA is a joint program of the Arbor Day Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters that recognizes public and private utilities that demonstrate best practices in protecting and maintaining America’s tree canopy. With this award, PPCS has demonstrated its commitment to maintaining healthy community forests while providing safe and reliable power to its customers.

PPCS has maintained its Tree Line USA designation since 2005, reflecting its long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship. Trees play a critical role in creating green spaces and improving the quality of life in communities across the United States. PPCS’s ongoing efforts to preserve and maintain trees contribute to a healthier environment for all.

Dan Lambe, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Arbor Day Foundation, emphasized the importance of trees: “Trees are essential to creating more green space in communities across the United States.” PPCS’s commitment to proper forest management is consistent with this vision and makes the company a deserving recipient of the Tree Line USA award.

Submitted by Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services