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

2018 Trees in Your Community [PDF]
A report on the structure and function of local urban and community forestry programs across Wisconsin. Based on results from a 2017 survey conducted by Dr. Rich Hauer of UW-Stevens Point.
Urban Forests of Wisconsin, 2012 [PDF]
A study using field plots from 2002 and 2012 to quantify Wisconsin's urban forest resource and associated benefits and assess change over time.
Wisconsin Street Tree Assessment 2002–2003 [PDF exit DNR]
A study to assess the structure, function and health of Wisconsin's street trees, initiated in 2002.

i-Tree [exit DNR]
A suite of software from the USDA Forest Service that aids in the collection of urban forestry data and calculation of the benefits that individual trees or whole forests provide.
Houston's Urban Forest, 2015
An analysis of the structure, function and benefits of the urban forest of Houston, Texas using the Forest Service Urban Forestry Inventory & Analysis (UFIA) protocols for data gathering and analysis along with i-Tree models. This is an early version of what will be produced in Wisconsin.
Forest Service Urban FIA Program
Homepage for the Forest Service UFIA program which houses many UFIA resources including field guides, implementation maps and FAQ documents.
US Urban Forest Statistics, Values, and Projections [PDF exit DNR]
A 2018 article documenting the extent and ecosystem benefits of urban forests per state. This resource also includes projections of urban growth up to 2060.