The Urban Forest Inventory and Analysis (UFIA) program in Wisconsin is a partnership between the USDA Forest Service and the Wisconsin DNR that has established 1,300 permanent plots across the state’s urban areas. Tree and land cover data are…
The DNR maintains a variety of data collection programs to assess the composition, health and extent of Wisconsin’s urban forests. Major monitoring efforts include compiling public tree inventories, establishing long-term urban forest plots, and…
Urban forestry startup grants support small projects focused on initial steps in community tree care and management. A long-term goal for applicants should be development of a sustained community tree management program.AboutGrants range from $1,000…
Regular urban forestry grants support projects that improve a community’s capacity to manage its trees. Cities, villages, towns, counties, tribes and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in or conducting their project in Wisconsin may apply for a…
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources offers urban forestry grants to cities, villages, towns, counties, tribes and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in or conducting projects in Wisconsin. These grants fall into four categories: IRA grants…
Per Governor Evers' Executive Order #272, catastrophic storm grant applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on October 10, 2025.
A tree inventory is a survey of individual trees within a given area. It is a necessary process and product to understand the make-up of an urban forest and make informed decisions about tree care. Thus, it is critical to the long-term success of…
The Tree City USA® [exit DNR] program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters. It provides direction, technical assistance, public attention and…
An abundant, healthy urban tree canopy increases property values, reduces storm water runoff and erosion, improves air quality and reduces energy used for heating and cooling. Every tree makes a difference! A single 8-inch-diameter red oak in a…