Urban Forestry News - November Edition

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Urban Forestry News

November 2023

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Jenn Janness Joins DNR Urban Forestry Team

Jennipher Janness

DNR Urban Forestry welcomes Jenn Janness to the team. She will be focusing on urban forestry outreach and supporting the Urban Forestry Council. Read more...


LEAF Resources For Connecting Kids With Nature

Kids identifying trees

Numerous research studies support the idea that green spaces and vibrant tree canopy at school campuses are important for students’ academic and socioemotional growth. But that can be easily overlooked during construction, design build and as our school grounds in our communities age over time. Read more...


Please Submit Trees Planted This Year

Wisconsin tree planting map

Autumn is a great time to plant trees. After the trees go in the ground, please take a few minutes to document the effort in the Wisconsin Tree Planting Map. Read more...


Wood Innovations Grant Program

The USDA Forest Service is announcing the availability of $20 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act to support projects that will substantially expand and accelerate wood products and wood energy markets throughout the United States. Additional funds from annual agency appropriations will be subject to availability. Read more...


Don’t Let Tree Trouble Hitch A Ride On Firewood

Egg masses on firewood

Are you generally hesitant to give hitchhikers a free ride? Read more...


Oak Mortality Increases In 2023

A bur oak

White, red and bur oaks have been experiencing increased mortality in Wisconsin and neighboring states over the last few years. Read more...


Article Sets Record Straight On Value Of EAB Management

An adult emerald ash borer beetle

Entomology Today magazine has published an article debunking common misconceptions about management of emerald ash borer (EAB). The information in the article can be helpful to communities and landowners deciding whether to invest in treatment to preserve ash trees. Read more...


DNR Debuts Video On Scraping Spongy Moth Egg Masses

spongy moth video

The fall and winter months present a perfect opportunity to protect trees by searching out and removing spongy moth egg masses. Read more...


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