Urban Forestry News - May Edition

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Urban Forestry News

May 2022

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First Downs For Trees; Go Trees, Go!

First Downs for Trees

Go trees, go! That could have been the chant coming from Lambeau Field last month as First Downs for Trees celebrated its 12th season by distributing more than 400 trees to Brown County communities. Read more...


Municipal Forestry Institute 2022

MFI

The Municipal Forestry Institute is an intensive high-level professional growth program of the Society of Municipal Arborists. The week-long training provides personal and professional development opportunities for key urban forestry decision-makers who want to become influential leaders and managers. Read more...


Three Updated Emerald Ash Borer Factsheets From UW Extension

EAB factsheet

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension recently updated three emerald ash borer (EAB) management factsheets: Read more...


Local Study Demonstrates Association Between Nature And Stroke Risk

In April, a study based in Milwaukee County was released showing an association between proximity to green spaces and lower odds of stroke. Researchers with Advocate Aurora Health found that people who live near green spaces in Milwaukee County were 19% less likely to have a stroke than those with less green space nearby. Read more...


EAB Identified For The First Time In Forest And Ashland County

EAB

Emerald ash borer (EAB) has been detected for the first time in Forest County in the Town of Armstrong Creek and Ashland County in the City of Ashland. The Forest County detection was most likely a natural expansion of other infestations in Florence and Marinette counties. The Ashland County detections appear to be isolated infestations likely spread through the transportation of firewood or logs. Read more...


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