Urban Forestry News Update
Urban Forestry News through the Wisconsin DNR Forestry News. Urban Forestry News is a monthly newsletter that shares information related to urban forestry in Wisconsin.
New staff members
Recently the Urban Forestry Program has filled three positions: West Central Urban Forestry Coordinator, Urban Forestry Grant Specialist, Urban Forest Assessment Specialist. The team is looking forward to the value and expertise these individuals will bring. Read more....
In 1854, J. Sterling Morton, a prominent newspaper editor and publisher, moved from Detroit to the area that is now Nebraska. He and other pioneers noticed a lack of trees, which were needed to act as windbreaks to stabilize the soil and to give shade from the sun. Morton planted many trees around his own home and encouraged others to do the same. Read more...
Congratulations to Wisconsin’s newest Tree City USA designees – Gays Mills, Milton, Mukwonago, and Stratford. The Tree City USA program, sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation and administered in Wisconsin by the DNR, provides communities with a tangible goal and national recognition for their community forestry efforts. Read more...
April showers: urban forests improve water
Urban forestry programs and community trees provide many benefits to the individuals and families who inhabit those areas: improved mental health, increased energy savings, cleaner air and beauty. Another benefit of urban trees, and perhaps a lesser-known benefit, is better water quality. Read more...
Forest Health News articles
Lesser celandine is an emerging threat to Wisconsin forests – be on the lookout.
Oak wilt found in Price County, plus prevention steps
Oil or remove gypsy moth egg masses now
Treat your ornamental ash trees for emerald ash borer this spring
Emerald ash borer new locations in Wisconsin
EAB parasitoid releases continue in Wisconsin
Financial assistance is available for controlling invasive species.
Eastern tent caterpillars and forest tent caterpillars emerging soon
Box elder bugs and lady beetles become active as weather warms.
Ice damage to yard and forest trees
Remember wildlife at tax time. Donate to the Endangered Resources Fund.