Urban Forestry

(U.S. Public Law 95-313 s. 6(b), s. 23.070(1)(bw) and 23.097, Wis. Stats., and NR 47, Wis. Adm. Code.)

Communities interested in developing urban forestry programs can receive financial assistance. Eligible applicants include towns, cities, villages, counties, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations that reside or perform projects in Wisconsin. Awards range from a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $25,000. 50 percent cost sharing of eligible project costs for approved practices is required.

Eligible projects include:

• Undertaking street tree inventories.
• Training for city tree workers.
• Developing urban open space programs.
• Developing urban forestry plans.
• Developing a tree ordinance.
• Developing a public awareness program.
• Tree planting and maintenance.

Funding is prioritized for:

• Communities needing to develop an urban forestry plan.
• Communities needing worker training.
• Communities needing to conduct a street tree inventory.

Annual application submittal deadline is October 1. Please refer to the DNR Division of Forestry for further information and application materials.

Additional Information:

Procurement Guide for Local Governments Receiving DNR Grants [PDF 183KB]

Contacts:

Candice Sovinski
Department of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 7921
Madison, WI 53707-7921
Phone: (608) 267-3775

DNR regional Urban Forestry Coordinators