Municipalities
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Tree City USA
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…
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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…
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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.
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Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council
The purpose of the council is to advise the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on the best ways to preserve, protect, expand and improve Wisconsin's urban and community forest resources.The bylaws [PDF] contain official purpose and goals,…
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Start or Improve Your Urban Forest
Vibrant communities are marked by an abundance of healthy and attractive trees. A leafy, green canopy reduces storm water runoff and erosion, lowers energy use, moderates temperature, cleans air and water, increases property values and improves…
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Emerald Ash Borer Community Toolbox
The emerald ash borer toolbox helps municipal governments plan and respond to this pest. Wisconsin is officially in a statewide quarantine. Whether your community has already been affected by the green menace or not, this insect will spread. The…
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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…
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Urban Forestry Consultants
The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Consultants Directory contains contact information for urban forestry consultants who made themselves known to the DNR.There is no implied endorsement of those listed. Consultants who wish to be listed should complete…
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Nursery Seedling Stock Descriptions
The Wisconsin DNR’s Reforestation Program nursery grades and sells trees by age class. Trees are graded, using minimum size specification selected for each species, with the stem and root quality taken into consideration. Because of this, seedling…
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Site Preparation
Site preparation is the creation of a favorable growing environment for tree seeds or seedlings. The biggest obstacle facing seedling establishment is competition from other vegetation. Effective site preparation will reduce competing vegetation and…