Urban Forestry News - November 2016 Update
Below are the new posts available on the forestry news site:
https://forestrynews.blogs.govdelivery.com/category/urban-forestry-news/
Nominate individuals for arborist recognition
Posted on November 8, 2016 by Ellen Clark
Every year several awards are presented by the Wisconsin Arborists Association (WAA) to various citizens and partners dedicated to improving Wisconsin’s urban forests and supporting the work of WAA. Wisconsin DNR’s Urban Forestry program is a co-sponsor of their annual meeting/conference each February, at which point WAA presents their awards and nominations. Nomination Forms are now available. Please return to Randy Krouse by December 16, 2016.
Mark your calendars
Posted on November 8, 2016 by Ellen Clark
Here are some upcoming events and deadlines of interest.
Deadlines
Arbor Day Foundation – for more information on the deadlines below please contact your Regional Urban Forestry Coordinator.
Tree Line USA applications – December 1, 2016
Tree City USA applications – December 31, 2016
Tree Campus USA applications – December 31, 2016
Visit new urban forest website
Posted on November 8, 2016 by Ellen Clark
U.S. Forest Service launches new Urban and Community Forest and National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council websites. The sites have been migrated to the Forest Service’s new, modernized web platform, and the information has been streamlined and updated to reflect our community’s contemporary priorities. We are featuring our partnerships in the slideshow on the main UCF page, including the innovative collaboration and coordination happening with SUFC. We plan to update our slideshow quarterly. If you would like the page to feature your partnership, please email Lauren Marshall.
Grants to address urban wildlife damage
Posted on November 8, 2016 by Ellen Clark
The Wisconsin DNR is currently accepting applications for the Urban Wildlife Damage Abatement and Control grant. This grant gives financial assistance to urban communities, as defined in s.86.196(1)(c), Wis. Stats., for the development of long-term solutions to decrease damage created by wildlife, namely white-tailed deer and/or Canada geese. The financial assistance provided is a 50-50 reimbursement up to a maximum of $5,000. This grant can help urban parks and forests in municipalities prone to the effects of wildlife. The deadline for applications submission, and other necessary documents, is December 1, 2016. If you have questions regarding the grant or how to apply visit the Urban Damage Abatement and Control page on the DNR website.
Nominations welcomed for the Great American Tree
Posted on November 8, 2016November 8, 2016 by Ellen Clark
The American Grove holds a competition every year searching for a tree that stands above the rest, flourishes with magnificence, and is one-of-a-kind, the Great American Tree. This year the deadline for photographic submissions is November 15, 2016. The photograph submission should be accompanied by a description of the tree and an explanation of why the tree stands out. For more information visit the American Grove website. Last year, a Bur Oak tree in Platteville, WI, submitted by Mark Hirsch, won and is the current Great American Tree. Mark’s submission of “That Tree” describes a beautiful tree and how it had the ability to change a man’s life.
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40th Anniversary of Tree City USA recognized at reception
Posted on November 8, 2016 by Ellen Clark
On Thursday, October 20, the Urban Forestry (UF) Team provided municipalities an opportunity to celebrate and learn more about the Tree City USA program and the ways it can bring pride and health to their local communities, at an evening reception during the annual League of Wisconsin Municipalities conference.
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