WHEREAS, Winthrop University is known and admired for its beautiful tree-lined campus;
and
WHEREAS, many of the existing trees are of similar maturity and species, a long range
plan is needed to ensure a healthy and diverse tree canopy in order to maintain the
distinct character of the campus; and
WHEREAS, Winthrop University strongly believes in being environmentally responsible
by enacting policies and procedures designed to protect and enhance our campus and
to promote sustainability; and
WHEREAS, the campus community who studies, lives, works, and visits our campus deserve
a healthy environment in which to do so; and
WHEREAS, Winthrop University demonstrates leadership in making sustainable decisions
that help to positively address the health of human and natural systems thus simultaneously
advancing economic vitality, ecological integrity, and social welfare
THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of Winthrop University hereby
endorses the Campus Tree Plan as the formal planning document that will be used in
planting, protecting, maintaining, and removing trees to ensure a safe, attractive,
and sustainable campus.
August 21, 2017
