Urban Forests
- Hearing/Meeting
Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council Meeting
The DNR Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council will convene online via Zoom.
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Urban Tree Planting Resources
The following resources will help you select and plant trees in urban environments. To learn more about reforestation, please visit our tree planting tips page.
- Hearing/Meeting
Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council Meeting
The purpose of the Urban Forestry Council is to advise the DNR on the best ways to preserve, protect, expand and improve Wisconsin's urban and community forest resources.
- News
Wisconsin Tree Champions Lauded For Outstanding Community Service
The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council has announced awards honoring those dedicated to protecting, preserving and increasing the number of trees that line city streets, fill community parks and beautify neighborhoods throughout Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council advises the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Forestry on the management of urban and community forest resources.
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Wood Utilization and Replanting
Wood Utilization Urban wood utilization, the process of recycling dead tree material, is not a novel notion. However, with the introduction of emerald ash borer (EAB), it has become more prevalent. Before utilizing the ash in a community, review…
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Additional Resources
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Detection and Management
DetectionTo understand the scale of your current or future EAB infestation, including the diversity and health of your urban forest, conduct a tree inventory. Tree inventories could be conducted quickly only for ash trees or more holistically for…
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Local Authority and Management Responsibility
In addition to having a good tree ordinance, a nuisance ordinance enables communities to enforce issues related to trees and public safety. A few examples are listed below. Review these guidelines for writing tree ordinances [PDF exit DNR] before…
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Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council
Past recipients of the urban forestry awards given in recognition of outstanding efforts by individuals, organizations and communities that further urban forestry in Wisconsin.See this year's award recipients.
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Reports and Additional Resources
The following resources offer summarized data and analysis of Wisconsin’s urban forests as well as national resources relevant to the state. State resources Check out the Wisconsin Community Tree Map and the WisUFA program factsheet [PDF…