Urban Forestry History

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1940 - 1959 Timeline


1948	Appleton forestry program begins
1950	La Crosse forestry program begins
1953	Wausau Parks Department takes over tree care from public works department
1956	Dutch Elm disease is found in Beloit and Milwaukee
1957	Waukesha forestry program begins
1958	Dutch elm disease invades Madison
1958	Stevens Point mayor appoints committee to study Dutch elm disease
1959	Wausau purchases a stump cutter, replacing hand digging

The "art" of cavity filling.

Arborists in the 1940s.

Moving and planting an 18' elm in Wausau (note the 15" root ball).

Arborist in 1950s climbing gear.

Tools of the trade (notice ladders and paint cans).

Last Revised: Monday July 30 2007