European City of the Trees

European City of the Trees (ECOT) is the title and award given by the European Arboricultural Council (EAC). The award is given annually to a town or city by the council in recognition of its care for trees in its urban area.

Awards are determined by a jury of arboricultural experts.

Criteria for assessment
The criteria for determining a city's urban tree efforts are described as follows:


 * 1) The city must have at least one tree related project lasting for a minimum of three years.
 * 2) The project must be a "role model" for the country and region.
 * 3) The project demonstrates significant benefits to the local community.
 * 4) The project contributes to the dissemination of knowledge.
 * 5) The project further aims relevant to the European Arboricultural Council objectives.

Other criteria for the cooperation of nominees with the EAC as well as existing award holders are also described.

European Cities of the Trees
The Netherlands is the only nation to have won the award more than once.