Residents

Tree Inventories

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…

Tree Learning Center

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…

Brewers and Packers Help Plant Trees

Urban Forestry Organizations

The following are shared for informational purposes only. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources does not endorse and makes no representations, expressed, inferred or implied, concerning these organizations, programs or services.

Urban Forestry News, Training and Events

Read Urban Forestry News to learn about specific urban and community forestry training sessions and events in Wisconsin.

Urban Forestry Contacts

For questions about yard trees, please complete UW-Madison Division of Extension's Ask Your Gardening Question online form. North Central Region Vacant Interim contact: Patricia Lindquist Northeast Region Patricia Lindquist, regional…

Good Health Grows on Trees

Nearly forty years of research and thousands of scientific studies have shaped our understanding of the extraordinary health benefits of urban trees and green spaces. Urban nature has been shown to reduce cardiovascular disease, mental illness, ADHD…

Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council Annual Awards

Award CategoriesThe Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council presents annual awards to outstanding individuals, organizations, communities and tribes that further urban forestry in Wisconsin. The awards are announced each year at the annual Wisconsin Urban…

Wisconsin Arborist Annual Urban Forestry Conference

The Wisconsin Arborist Association teams up with the Department of Natural Resources to present the WAA/DNR Annual Conference, usually in the month of January or February. This three-day conference is intended for professional arborists,…

DNR New Employee Orientation Information

Congratulations on your upcoming position with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources! Your supervisor will discuss with you where and when you will report on your first day of work. New Employee Orientation is held every other Monday…