Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council 2007 Report

In December 2007, Executive Summary the Wisconsin Urban ore than at any other time in the Forestry Council history of the urban forestry pro- (WUFC) presented Volume 15 gram, Wisconsin communities are its fi rst report to the M facing both diffi cult challenges and incredible Department of Natural Number 4 opportunities. In response, the Wisconsin Ur- Resources Secretary

Photo: Ian Brown ban Forestry Council has amplifi ed the voice Matt Frank and State Winter Ken Ottman, Wisconsin Urban of urban forestry by strengthening strategic Forester Paul DeLong. Forestry Council chair alliances and engaging stakeholders in critical 2007–2008 This comprehensive conversation on the issues facing Wisconsin. document focuses on current issues and provides recommendations on how Issues best to ensure sustainability of Wisconsin’s urban forest ] Federal budget cuts threaten urban forest resource, a place where 80% of Wisconsin’s residents management. The President’s 2008 budget in- reside. cludes a 39% cut in urban forestry funding and I encourage each of you to review the following execu- the Forest Service’s State & Private Forestry tive summary to become a better informed advocate redesign is scheduled to cut base funding to of urban forestry in Wisconsin. Share it with those you states by 65% over the next 5 years. This will work with. Share it with local decision makers and eliminate 7 urban forestry LTE staff, reduc- neighbors. Begin conversations regarding what federal ing services and compromising the ability to and state roles should be and most importantly what compete for future federal dollars. you and your community should be doing. For the en- ] Emerald ash borer threatens 5.2 million ash tire report visit www.dnr.state.wi.us/forestry/UF/council/ or Inside this issue: trees within Wisconsin’s urban forests. Re- contact your regional urban forestry coordinator (see placement could cost communities more than Community Profi le: back page). City of Oshkosh ...... 2 $1.5 billion. Your comments and efforts are important and appreci- Urban Forestry ] Our tree canopy cover is only 14% and lacks Awards ...... 3 ated. Join us in raising the voice of Wisconsin urban diversity. The average canopy cover provided Federal Funding and community forestry! For a list of WUFC members Update ...... 3 by Wisconsin’s 26.9 million community trees please see page 8. Look for future newsletters regarding Tree Profi le: is signifi cantly below the 40% recommended Balsam Fir ...... 4 how the report and recommendations are progressing. by American Forests. Successful Tree I would like to recognize and thank the USDA Forest Planting ...... 5 ] Wisconsin’s urban forests annually provide What Damaged Service for the investment of federal resources in urban over $64 million in environmental services This Tree? ...... 5 forestry research, staff support and most importantly including carbon sequestration, air pollution Urban Tree Health the completion of the pilot study to inventory Wiscon- Matters: Two Diseases mitigation, and energy savings which could to Watch For ...... 6 sin’s urban forests which has provided critical resource be an effective tool to help address climate Urban Forestry data for this report. I also wish to acknowledge and Grant Awards ...... 7 change and energy independence. thank WUFC members and DNR staff for the hours UFC Members ...... 8 Continued on page 12 of time invested in researching the issues, engaging Coming Events ...... 8 stakeholders in conversations and attending meetings Urban Forest Insect Pests ...... 9 which were needed to achieve this comprehensive re- “Like the aging of a familiar face, the decline Certifi cation Profi le .....10 port. Thank you for representing the voice of Wisconsin in city trees has been so gradual as to be Project Profi le ...... 11 urban forestry. almost imperceptible.” Idea Exchange ...... 14 Research Notes ...... 14 Ken Ottman, Chair —U.S. News and World Report Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council UF Resources: Arbor Day Resources ...... 15 DNR UF Contacts ...... 16 Community Profi le: City of Oshkosh by Bill Sturm, Landscape Operations Manager/Forester City of Oshkosh 2 Settlement of the area now known as the city of Oshkosh began shortly after the Menomonee Indians ceded land to the United States government in 1836. The year 1846 was a watershed in the development of the city as the county population grew from 732 to 2787. Settlers moved into the area to take advantage Photo: City of Oshkosh Oshkosh of the river and the nearby immense pine forests to the City of Oshkosh is located on both the Fox River and Lake north and west. In 1853, Oshkosh was offi cially incor- Winnebago. porated as a city. The city’s lumber industry fl ourished because of its proximity to high-quality timber. In world annually to take part in AirVenture, the largest Community Profi le: 1874 sawmill activity peaked with 47 sawmills and aviation event on the planet. Tree City USA: 26 Years 15 shingle mills in operation. Soon after, production The City of Oshkosh Forestry Division was formed Population: 65,510 began to decline as a result of extensive clearing and as part of the parks department in 1969 in response to Street & Park Trees: higher transportation costs. The last log drive was held the extensive losses to Dutch elm disease. Tree City 11,000 on the Fox River in 1911. Many of Oshkosh’s historic USA status has been maintained for over 26 years. Number of Parks: 32 homes show evidence of a deep appreciation for wood Today, the division maintains approximately 11,000 Municipal and wood products by their builders through the ex- Cemeteries: 2 trees in the parks, city owned properties and along the tensive use of fi nely crafted architectural millwork and public right-of-way with a team of four ISA certifi ed Municipal Golf other high-quality wood products in these structures. Course: 1 arborists. The division also manages the horticultural The city of Oshkosh is located on both the Fox River program for the city and installs landscaping and Program Profi le and Lake Winnebago which provides excellent fi shing fl ower beds throughout the park system. Staff: city forester, arborist crew leader, and recreational opportunities for residents and visi- In 1999, the forestry division in cooperation with the arborist, urban tors alike. The Lake Winnebago system is the largest Oshkosh Southwest Rotary developed a commemo- forestry technician, inland lake-sturgeon fi shery in North America, and rative tree program for the placement of trees in the horticulturist shantytowns appear each winter on the ice as fi sher- Budget: $271,731 parks and on other city properties. To date, almost 200 men and women attempt to spear these enormous fi sh. ball and burlap trees have been placed, with donors Many of the city’s 32 park properties lie on the water’s in 2006 from as far away as New York City and San edge and provide fi shing and recreational boating Francisco, taking the program coast to coast. The access from several municipally operated launches. program has increased in popularity each year since Oshkosh is also home to the Experimental Aircraft its inception and has been very well received as a way Association which brings in visitors from around the Continued on page 13

Published quarterly by the Wisconsin Department of Natu- For breaking UF news, anecdotes, announcements and ral Resources, Forestry Division. networking opportunities, sign up for The Urban Forestry Insider, DNR’s twice-monthly e-newsletter. Archives are at Send your inquiries, address changes, or story ideas to http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/UF/resources/InsiderArchive.html Laura Wyatt, [email protected] (608-267-0568), or Dick Rideout, [email protected] The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources provides equal (608-267-0843). opportunity in its employment, programs, services and functions under an Affi rmative Action Plan. If you have any questions, Editors: Laura Wyatt and Dick Rideout please write to Equal Opportunity Offi ce, Department of the Contributors: Ian Brown, Cindy Casey, Kathy Gonzalez, Interior, Washington DC 20240 Don Kissinger, Jeff Roe, Tracy Salisbury, Kim Sebastian, This newsletter is made possible in part by a grant from the Candice Sovinski, Olivia Witthun and Al Zelaya United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service. The Articles, news items, photos and ideas are welcome. USDA prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, Unless noted, material in this newsletter is not copyright- disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or fam- ed. Reproduction for educational purposes is encouraged. ily status. To fi le a complaint call (202) 720-5964. Subscriptions are free.

This newsletter is available in alternative format upon PRINTED ON RECYCLED request and can also be downloaded in PDF format from PAPER our Web site: http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/UF/ http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/UF/ Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council Awards by Laura Wyatt, Urban Forestry Council Liaison DNR Division of Forestry The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council is pleased to announce recipients of the Wisconsin Urban Forestry 3 Awards given in recognition of outstanding efforts of individuals, organizations and communities that further Consider who you urban forestry in Wisconsin. Each award winner will can nominate for receive a recognition plaque and a tree to plant in their an award! For community. Individual award presentations will occur in information on the community of the recipient at an event of their choice. the 2008 awards Special thanks to McKay Nursery Company, Silver process visit the

Creek Nurseries and Tillman Wholesale Growers for Photo: Jeff Roe, WDNR Wisconsin Urban donating trees. State Urban Forestry Coordinator Dick Rideout (left) and Forestry Council North Central Regional Urban Forestry Coordinator Don website at Distinguished Service—Harley McMillen Kissinger congratulate Representative Mary Williams, http:// dnr.wi.gov/ 87th State Assembly District. In recognition of leadership exhibited through the organi- forestry/UF/ zation of Trees for Viola tree planting project and a community forestry program in response to devastating tornados of 2005. For more informa- Village of Clinton Volunteer tion on this effort view the summer newsletter issue, page 5, at Foresters www.dnr.state.wi.us/forestry/UF/resources/Vol14No2.pdf. Congratulations Recognizes and celebrates the to the Village of Viola for becoming a Tree City USA! ingenuity and spirit of the village of Clinton volunteer foresters in estab- Elected Offi cial Distinguished Service— lishing and managing a community Representative Mary Williams, 87th State Assembly District forestry program that preserves and In recognition of leadership in the passage of 2007 Wisconsin Act 13 that advances forestry throughout the allows the DNR to expedite urban forestry grants following catastrophic community with the active partici- storm damage in urban areas for which the governor has declared a state pation of residents of all ages. of emergency. Honorable mentions were awarded Project Partnership—Town of Greenville and We Energies to the Horticulture Center at Recognizes how one community merged the efforts of municipal vol- Boerner Botanic Garden, Green unteers and power company offi cials to landscape a power substation at Man Wood Services, Village of the intersection of two busy highways. The tangible benefi ts include the Little Chute, City of Oconto and conversion of a necessary eyesore into an environmental and aesthetic Village of Pound. | showcase.

Innovations in Urban Forestry— 2009 Federal Budget Cuts Urban Forestry

The President’s budget for 2009 was released and all forestry program with specialized staff and resources State and Private Forestry programs contained within to address large-scale outcomes and effi ciencies. In the USDA Forest Service’s budget experienced big 2008, the Wisconsin federal U&CF grant of $227,000 cuts. The Urban and Community Forestry program supported grant management, partnership develop- is scheduled for an 82% reduction resulting in a $5 ment and the Urban Forestry Council; communica- million budget. In the coming weeks, Alliance for tions efforts including this newsletter, state-wide Community Trees (ACT) will work with its partners urban forestry assessment, technical support, two in the Sustainable Urban Forests Coalition to develop regional forestry assistants and more. Federal funds a response and recommendations for the FY 2009 leverage both additional spending and additional ac- budget. For additional information visit their website tion that otherwise would not occur http://www.urbanforestcoalition.org/. Visit The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Insider, our bi- Federal cuts at this level will severely cripple any na- weekly electronic newsletter, tional urban forest efforts and research. In Wisconsin http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/UF/resources/InsiderArchive.html the federal funding augments Wisconsin’s core urban for further updates. |

http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/UF/ Community Tree Profi le: salt, excessive heat and pollution. Hardiness Zone: 3a Insect & Disease Problems: Spruce budworm, bal- Balsam fi r sam woolly adelgids, basal rot and root rot. Deer like to browse the foliage. Balsam fi r is susceptible to late 4 (Abies balsamea) spring freeze injury. by Laura G. Jull, Associate Professor & Extension Specialist Suggested Applications: Balsam fi r does make a Dept. of Horticulture, University of Wisconsin–Madison beautiful specimen tree in areas where the soil and Native To: Central and eastern Cana- moisture are conducive to its growth and survival. In da, northeastern and Midwestern US, general, fi r trees are some of the most beautiful trees including Wisconsin. It has the largest in landscapes with their soft, aromatic needles, dense, native geographic range of any Abies pyramidal form and branches that reach the ground in North America. surface. Balsam fi r can also be used in groves, masses or as a screen and does make an excellent Christmas Mature Height: 45–70’ tree. Spread: 20–25’ Limitations: Balsam fi r is not suited for most residen- Form: Narrow, pyramidal when tial or commercial landscapes due to its intolerance to young, not as pyramidal as it ages; top poorly drained, heavy clay soils and drought sensitiv- of crown is spire-like ity. It is sensitive to road salt. Growth Rate: Slow Comments: Balsam fi r is a beautiful, evergreen, Foliage: Evergreen leaves are needle- non-invasive tree for landscaping in moist, loamy to like, fl at, borne singly, 1” long, soft organic soils, which are more common in northern and curve upward on the branch. Dark Wisconsin. Low-maintenance tree when cultural green, highly aromatic (when crushed), requirements are met. Balsam fi r is also an important shiny needles are attached by suction nesting site for birds. Many bird species as well as cup-like discs directly to the branch squirrels eat the oil-rich, nutritious seeds. leaving behind rounded needle scars. Common Cultivars, Selections or Related Species: Photo: Edward Hasselkus, Professor Emeritus, UW–Madison Hasselkus, Professor Photo: Edward Needles have gray to whitish stomatal Balsam fi r There are a few cultivars, some are not commercially bands on the undersides (not as white available, but these are available: underneath as Fraser fi r needles). The f. hudsonia: dwarf shrub form, 1–2’, mounded, dense apex (tip) of the needle is slightly form notched. ‘Nana’: dwarf, small, globular, fl at-topped shrub, 3’ Buds and Stems: Globular, small, tall by 3’ wide, deep green needles, very slow grow- blunt and resinous buds. Older stems ing, good for rock gardens are smooth, grayish; younger stems are pale yellowish green with soft, grayish Abies × phanerolepis: Canaan fi r, hybrid of balsam hairs on the newer growth in spring. fi r and Fraser fi r (Abies fraseri). Used to be called Abies balsamea var. phanerolepis. Commonly grown Fall Color: None, evergreen species Christmas tree species. Has upright, conical form, Cones: Monoecious (separate male green needles with silvery blue undersides and more and female strobili borne on one tree), uniform growth pattern 2- to 4-inch-long resinous cones are dark violet changing to gray-brown References: at maturity. Cones are borne upright, Manual of Cultivated Conifers, 1985, by Gerd Krüss- directly on the upper side of the stems mann, Timber Press, Portland, OR. and disintegrate on the tree before ever

Photo: Edward Hasselkus, Professor Emeritus, UW–Madison Hasselkus, Professor Photo: Edward Manual of Woody Landscape Plants: Their Identifi ca- Balsam fi r cones reaching the ground. The central cone axis remains upright on the tree for tion, Ornamental Characteristics, Culture, Propa- several years after the cone scales fall off. gation and Uses, 5th ed. 1998, by Michael A. Dirr, Stipes Publishing, Champaign, IL. Bark: Smooth, gray-green with numerous raised resin blisters on the trunk that are full of fragrant resin. Native Trees for North American Landscapes, 2004, Bark at the base of the tree becomes ridged with age. by Guy Sternberg and Jim Wilson, Timber Press, Portland, OR. Site Requirements: Requires a cool, acid, loamy to organic, moist, well-drained soil and high humidity. It North American Landscape Trees, 1996, by Arthur is tolerant to full sun to partial shade. Young seedlings Lee Jacobson, Ten Speed Press, Berkeley, CA. are very shade tolerant. Balsam fi r is intolerant to The Right Tree Handbook, 1991, by Harold Pellett, heavy clay, compacted, high-pH soil, drought, road Continued on page 5

http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/UF/ 7 Steps of Successful Tree Planting

Taken from “New Tree Planting” DNR PUB-FR-184-2005 For information Step 1 Determine where the root on tree selec- tion and care 5 collar is located within the root ball. The root view the entire collar is the place where brochure at: the trunk tissue meets the http://dnr.state. root tissue. wi.gov/for- estry/publications/ Step 2 Dig a planting space two newtreeplanting. to three times wider pdf | than the root ball, but no Photo: WI DNR

deeper. To determine Photo: WI DNR proper planting depth, measure the distance from the bottom of the root ball to the root collar. To help the roots grow, widen the plant- Balsam Fir, continued from page 4 ing site by tilling or spading around the excavated area. Nancy Rose and Mervin Eisel, University of Minnesota Extension Service, St. Paul, MN. Trees of the Central Hardwood Forests of North America, 1998, by Donald J. Leopold, William C. McComb and Robert N. Muller, Timber Press, Portland, OR Trees of the Northern United States and Canada, 1995, by John L. Farrar, Iowa State Univ. Press, Ames, IA. |

What Damaged Do you have pictures of tree damage others This Tree? ought to know Photo: WI DNR about? Send them Step 3 Before placing a tree in its planting space, remove all to Kim Sebastian tags, ribbons, and trunk guard. Carefully roll the tree (address on page into its planting space. To avoid root damage, don’t 16) and we’ll print drag or lift the tree by the trunk. Gently guide the tree them here! into the planting hole. Step 4 Remove twine, clip and fold back wire basket and trim burlap. If left on, this material can girdle the tree. Note: If planting a containerized tree remove the entire pot. Step 5 Carefully remove soil from the top of the root ball to expose the root collar. Check to see that the root collar is either level with or 1”to 2” above fi nished grade. Planting a tree too deep can kill it! Step 6 Back fi ll planting space with excavated soil. Water thoroughly to eliminate air pockets. Do not tamp! Step 7 Celebrate a job well done … a properly planted tree!

IMPORTANT Call Before You Dig! — Contact Diggers Hotline: Photo: Jeff Roe, WDNR 1-800-242-8511 Turn to page 15 to fi nd out… http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/UF/ Urban Tree Health Matters: Notes from the Plant Disease Diagnostics 6 Clinic—Two Diseases to Watch For in 2008 by Brian D. Hudelson, Director UW–Madison Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic When I fi rst sat down to write this article, I thought it might be interesting to look back over the 2007 grow- ing season to see what diseases were most prevalent. After perusing my records however, I decided to com- ment on two new tree-associated fungi that popped up on woody ornamentals in Wisconsin this past growing season. A new powdery mildew: I realize that, in general, powdery mildews are nothing new. If you’ve ever

grown a lilac, you’re well aware of the white, pow- Photo: Matt Hanson, UWEX dery, leaf discoloration caused by powdery mildew Powdery mildew of Norway maple fungi. What was new in 2007 in Wisconsin was a new powdery mildew on Norway maple. Matt Hanson, the Stigmina needle cast (?): The fungus Stigmina lautii UW–Extension Dodge County agriculture/horticulture (as well as other species of Stigmina) has recently agent, was the fi rst to send me a sample of this dis- been described in association with needle loss in ease. While most powdery mildew fungi tend to rela- spruce trees. The “?” after the name “Stigmina needle tively evenly colonize the surface of infected leaves, cast” is due to the fact that it is unclear whether Stig- the distinguishing characteristic of this new powdery mina spp. are really pathogens. At this time, Koch’s mildew is that the causal fungus forms blotchy, white postulates have not been completed for these fungi. patches along the veins of the leaves. Glen Stanosz, Koch’s postulates are a series of steps one must take forest pathologist at the UW–Madison, and Denise in order to defi nitively demonstrate that a particu- Smith, his technician, were instrumental in identifying lar pathogen causes a particular disease. Whether a the new powdery mildew fungus as Sawadaea tulas- pathogen or not, the presence of Stigmina on needles nei, a powdery mildew fungus native to Europe. This can make diagnosis of Rhizosphaera needle cast, a fungus had previously only been reported in the US very common disease of spruce caused by the fungus in New York and Ohio. I have subsequently been sent Rhizosphaera kalkhoffi i, more diffi cult. Both Rhizos- three additional samples of this fungus, all on Norway phaera and Stigmina reproduce in needle stomates maple. It is uncertain however if this pathogen will (the air exchange “holes” in the needles). Spores of stay restricted to Norway maple or if it might become Rhizosphaera are produced in spherical fruiting bod- a problem on other maple species, and if so, how seri- ies (reproductive structures) called pycnidia that pop ous a problem it might be. If you see examples of this out of the stomates. Spores of Stigmina are produced disease, feel free to send in a sample for verifi cation on darkly colored hyphae (fungal threads) that radiate (at no charge). I would like to get a better sense of the from the stomates. With both fungi, what one sees distribution of Sawadaea tulasnei in the state. superfi cially are black dots where the stomates are lo- cated. Only under magnifi cation (either a microscope or a good hand lens) can one tell whether pycnidia or spore-bearing hyphae (or even a combination of both) are present. Whether management of Stigmina is nec- essary is unclear at this time. For details on manage- ment of Rhizosphaera needle cast, see the University of Wisconsin Garden Facts fact sheet on this disease available at http://wihort.uwex.edu/GardenFacts.html. Keep your eye out for new and unusual diseases. If you see anything that strikes you as odd, feel free to submit a sample to the Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic. Details on sample submission are available at http://pddc.wisc.edu. | Photo: Brian D. Hudelson, UW Plant Clinic Rhizosphaera needle cast http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/UF/ Wisconsin DNR 2008 Urban Forestry Grant Awards Announced by Candice Sovinski, Urban Forestry Grant Manager DNR Division of Forestry 7 Forty-two Wisconsin communities, tribal governments and nonprofi t organizations are receiving grants totaling almost $530,000 for urban and community forestry projects. The grant funding will support tree inventories and assessments, management plans, urban forest restoration projects, staff training, public education and other urban forestry efforts. Communities were encouraged to apply for grants to bolster their preparedness for emerald ash borer. A num- ber of communities will be utilizing grant funds to inventory their tree resource which is critical to early EAB planning efforts and forecasting budgets for labor, equipment, staff training and restoration. An inventory also provides the basic information on species composition which is necessary in planning and planting a diverse com- munity forest. Urban Forestry Grant award recipients for 2008 are:

Aldo Leopold Nature Center (Non- Green Bay (City) $14,492 — street Milwaukee (County) $14,353 — em- To learn more profi t) $11,477 — emerald ash borer tree inventory for emerald ash borer erald ash borer preparedness planning; about the Urban education; Arbor Day; invasive species management invasive species management plan; tree Forestry grant inventory; tree nursery workshops Greening Milwaukee (Nonprofi t) program, visit our Bayside (Village) $14,724 — tree $25,000 — preparing and informing Oconto (City) $4,405 — tree inven- website: http://dnr. maintenance property owners about emerald ash tory & management plan; Arbor Day; wi.gov/forestry/UF/ borer and other invasive species Beloit (City) $25,000 — tree inventory invasive species management grants/, or contact and software Greenville (Town) $12,670 — emerald Oshkosh (City) $5,194 — park tree Candice Sovinski, ash borer plan; youth council & educa- 608-267-3775, Blue River (Village) $12,197 — tree inventory; EAB response plan tion planting; invasive species workshops; Ozaukee Washington Land Trust candice.sovinski@ tree board development Friends of Kishwauketoe Nature (Nonprofi t) $20,212 — forest manage- wisconsin.gov. Conservancy (Nonprofi t) $10,080 Friends of Boerner Botanical Gar- ment plan; volunteer training; public — tree inventory & management plan; dens (Nonprofi t) $18,352 — informa- relations information/education workshop; staff tion/education brochures; tree plant- Sauk (County) $5,660 — tree pruning training ing demonstration area; Arbor Day; & maintenance; tree removal; tree invasive species workshop/training La Crosse (City) $10,492 — emerald planting; tree inventory; invasive spe- ash borer detection survey/ash tree Clinton (Village) $10,477 — EAB cies management plan peeling; sidewalk reconstruction plan to awareness; tree removal; tree planting; Saukville (Village) $3,375 — GIS- prevent tree damage; rain garden inventory; education based tree inventory Lake Geneva (City) $8,045 — GIS Combined Locks (Village) $5,716 Shorewood Hills (Village) $4,236 tree inventory re-inspection & update; — tree inventory & management plan; — emerald ash borer readiness plan invasive species management plan invasive species management implementation and education Lisbon Avenue Neighborhood Devel- Dane (County) $10,000 — EAB man- Sparta (City) $24,413 — emerald ash opment (Nonprofi t) $1,751 — urban agement plan borer preparation; ash tree inventory & forestry & environmental service EAB management plan; EAB detection Deerfi eld (Village) $12,150 — tree learning inventory & management plan; tree survey/ash tree peeling; boulevard tree Livingston (Village) $4,395 — in- pruning; tree removal planting, pruning & removal formation/education brochures; tree Stoughton (City) $13,000 — emerald Deforest (Village) $8,177 — tree in- removal; tree planting; tree inventory ventory update; risk assessment & ash ash borer readiness plan; information/ Madison (City) $22,365 — emerald tree inventory education brochures; staff training ash borer preparation & Arbor Day Florence (County) $6,192 — invasive Superior (City) $8,750 — urban Manitowoc (City) $25,000 — park tree species education & awareness forestry strategic plan update; EAB inventory awareness Fond du Lac (City) $6,869 — street Marshfi eld (City) $18,000 — urban tree inventory & staff training Friends of Troy Gardens (Nonprofi t) forestry preparedness plan; tree inven- $25,000 — Troy Gardens natural areas Forest Co. Potawatomi (Tribe) tory learning community project $25,000 — urban ash resource inven- Mequon (City) $10,000 — ash tree tory & hazard tree evaluation Unity (Village) $3,873 — beautifi ca- canopy mapping using satellite imagery tion and education project; site prepara- Gardens of the Fox Cities, Inc. (Non- Milwaukee (City) $25,000 — emer- tion & tree planting; staff training profi t) $25,000 — creating a living ald ash borer information/education classroom for community education in West Allis (City) $13,981 — inventory signage; tree inventory urban forestry update and ash street tree mapping Gilman (Village) $1,316 — urban for- Weston (Village) $3,506 — tree inven- estry and emerald ash borer education; tory; tree ordinance; EAB preparedness staff training plan | http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/UF/ Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council

The purpose of the council is to advise the Wisconsin state forester and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on the best ways to preserve, protect, expand and improve Wisconsin’s urban and community forest 8 resources, as authorized by Wisconsin statue 15.04(1)(C). Offi cers Mr. John Gall Ms. Kelli Tuttle Wachtel Tree Science & Service, Bluestem Forestry Consulting Mr. Kenneth Ottman, Chair representing Wisconsin Arborist Mr. Richard Welch Forester —City of Milwaukee, Association Superior Urban Forestry Tree representing the Wisconsin Council Mr. Jeff Gorman Board on Forestry Forester—Village of Mt. Horeb, Mr. Joseph Wilson Mr. Les Werner, Vice-chair representing Wisconsin Parks and Executive Director Greening UW-Stevens Point Recreation Association Milwaukee and Chair—National Mr. David Liska, Past chair Mr. Leif Hubbard Urban and Community Forestry City Forester of Waukesha, Representing Wisconsin Advisory Council of the USDA representing arborists from Department of Transportation Mr. Ronald Zimmer municipalities greater than 50,000 Dr. Laura Jull Associate Dean Mid-State Representing the University of Technical College Members Wisconsin Mayor Dennis Kropp Ex-offi cio Members Dr. R. Bruce Allison City of Menomonie Allison Tree Care, representing Ms. Lisa Burban commercial arborists Ms. Heather Mann USDA Forest Service Urban Executive Director of Urban Open Dr. Robert Brush Forestry Space Foundation Retired professor UW–Stevens Mr. Richard Rideout Point, representing American Mr. Michael Michlig State Urban Forestry Coordinator, Society of Landscape Architects, Forester—City of Appleton DNR Wisconsin Chapter Ms. Logan Nelson Ms. Laura Wyatt Mr. Robert Dahl Blue Sky Tree Care Urban Forestry Council Liaison, Representing Department of Dr. Arthur Ode DNR | Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Volunteer Forester—City of Protection Bayfi eld Mr. Jeff Edgar Mr. Dan Traas Silver Creek Nursery, representing Ranger Services, Inc. Wisconsin Green Industry Federation

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March 25–26, 2008—Minnesota Shade Tree Short Course, April 30, 2008—Electrical Hazards Aware- Bethel University, Arden Hills, MN. Contact Heather Dorr, ness Program (EHAP), Mid-State Technical University of Minnesota, [email protected]. College, Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Contact Bob April 7–9, 2008—Trees & Utilities National Conference, McFadyen, [email protected], 715-422- Wyndham Orlando Resort, Orlando, FL. Contact the Na- 5647, or contact TCIA, 800-733-2622, tional Arbor Day Foundation, 402-474-5655 or www.TCIA.org. [email protected]. May 13–14, 2008—Hazard Trees and Trees, April 17, 2008—Harvesting Urban Timber webcast, People & the Law, Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN. 11:00AM (EST), USDA Forest Service, Wood Education Contact the National Arbor Day Foundation, and Resource Center. Visit www.na.fs.fed.us/werc/events.shtm. 402-474-5655 or [email protected]. April 19 & 20, 2008—In Celebration of Trees, Whitnall May 13–15, 2008—SmallWood 2008 and Park, Milwaukee. Visit www.boernerbotanicalgardens.org or Bioenergy & Wood Products joint conference, call 414-525-5601. Monona Terrace, Madison, WI. Contact 608- 231-1361, ext. 208, [email protected] or visit www.forestprod.org. http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/UF/ Urban Forest Insect Pests: Cicadas by Linda Williams, Forest Health Specialist or attack. They are not poisonous and can be eaten DNR Northeast Region 9 if you have the desire to try them. But cicadas can Cicadas are fl ying, plant-sucking insects in the fam- do signifi cant damage to trees and shrubs when they ily Cicadidae. Adult cicadas are large insects with emerge in large numbers. The process of egg laying, prominent wide-set eyes, short antennae and clear when the female inserts her egg into the twig, causes wings held in a roof-like fashion over the abdomen. twigs to split, wither and die. Heavy feeding by adults Most adults spend their days in trees or bushes and are can also cause twig mortality. Mature trees usually rarely seen or captured. They are best known for the withstand this amount of damage but young trees may loud buzzing sounds which the males make using spe- be severely affected. cial structures on their abdomen called tymbals; these Control of cicadas and their damage usually entails sounds are different for each species of cicada. physically barring them from the plants of concern. Cicadas have multi-year lifecycles, spending 2 to 17 Covering trees and shrubs with a mesh, such as years underground as a nymph before emerging as an cheesecloth or other netting, will keep the adults from adult. Cicada adults live only a short time, just 2 to 6 feeding on plants or laying eggs on them. Physical weeks, and focus on fi nding a mate. After mating the barriers should be put in place when you begin to see female cicada will insert her eggs into the bark and the adults emerging and are usually only necessary twigs of trees and shrubs. Later in the season the eggs when you know a large brood of periodical cicadas hatch and the tiny nymphs drop to the ground, burrow will be emerging. Another option is to delay planting underground, and begin feeding on roots. They will new trees if you know that a brood will be emerging in continue feeding for 2 to 17 years, depending on their your area. Brood XIII emerged in southern Wisconsin species. during the summer of 2007, so Wisconsinites now have another 17 years before they’ll have to worry There are two categories of cicadas, the annual cicada about the problems created from the mass emergence and the periodical cicada. The most prominent differ- of periodical cicadas. | ence between the two is that annual cicadas are not developmentally synchronized and some emerge each year, whereas the periodical cicadas are developmen- tally synchronized and entire broods, covering large geographic areas, will all emerge during the same year. Periodical cicadas are further separated into 13-year and 17-year cicadas and each is given a brood number, which allows scientists to track when and where they emerge. Brood XIII is the only periodical cicada brood with a range that extends into Wisconsin. Photo: Linda Williams, WDNR Photo: Linda Williams, Cicadas are harmless to people. They don’t bite, sting Annual cicada

May 28–30, 2008—2008 National Conference on October 12–15, 2008—SMA Conference & Trade If there is a meeting, Urban Ecosystems, “Nature & the Network: Build- Show, “The Future of Urban Forestry—It’s More conference, ing a New Framework for People and Nature to than Trees,” Marriott San Diego Mission Valley, San workshop or other Work Together,” Orlando, FL. Contact American Diego, CA. Visit www.urban-forestry.com/mc/page.do. event you would Forests, 202-737-1944, x238, [email protected] or November 4–5, 2008—Illinois Arborist Association like listed here, visit www.americanforests.org/conference/. 26th Annual Conference and Trade Show, Holiday please contact July 26–30, 2008—84th Annual ISA Conference & Inn, Tinley Park, IL. Contact the Illinois Arborist As- Cindy Casey. Please see back Trade Show, St. Louis, MO. Visit www.isa-arbor.com. sociation, 877-617-8887 or cover for contact www.illinoisarborist.org/calendar.htm. July 26–30, 2008—American Phytopathological information. Society annual meeting, Minneapolis Convention November 12–15, 2008—2008 TCI Expo, Milwau- Center, Minneapolis, MN. Contact the American Phy- kee, WI. Visit www.treecareindustry.org/index.aspx | topathological Society, 651-454-7250 or www.apsnet.org/meetings/calendar.asp.

http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/UF/ Certifi cation Profi le: Certifi cation, Accreditation, Licensing, 1100 Registration—What Does it All Mean?

There is a veritable maze of programs in urban forestry and the green industry that certify skills of individuals, accredit organizations and register or license professionals. They are all designed to set minimum standards, provide recognition and assist consumers, be they property owners, governments, employers, potential employees or students, in making a decision on who to choose for some- thing. But what do they all mean and how can you use them to meet your goals? The following article is the fi rst in a series that will describe the myriad of programs that are out there and how they can help you manage your urban forest. In subsequent issues we will introduce you to the certifi cation, accreditation and registration programs for organizations such as International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) , Tree City USA (TCUSA), Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA), Society of Municipal Arborists (SMA), Society of American Foresters (SAF), American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), Na- tional Parks and Recreation Association (NPRA), American Nursery & Landscape Association (ANLA), American Planning Associa- tion (APA) and more. Dick Rideout, State Urban Forestry Coordinator

Consulting Arborist Members also take great pride in the ethical and pro- fessional codes in ASCA’s Standards of Professional by Logan Nelson, ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist Practice to which they must adhere as part of their & ISA Certifi ed Arborist membership. Blue Sky Tree Care Hence, ASCA members are recognized for their A consulting arborist is one who specializes in one or demonstrated ability to provide diagnostic, appraisal, more areas of arboriculture and is hired to commu- evaluation, expert witness and other arboricultural nicate his or her substantiated professional opinions consulting services to their clients, such as: based on technical knowledge, professional experi- ence and industry research. ] guidance for long-term landscape planning for placement and maintenance of trees and their sur- Many consulting arborists are members of the Ameri- roundings can Society of Consulting Arborists. As the industry’s only professional organization focused solely on ] inspections and diagnoses for the health and struc- arboricultural consulting, ASCA requires its members tural risk of trees to uphold extremely high standards. ] planning and implementation of tree preservation To be considered for membership in ASCA, a consult- plans ing arborist must meet the following criteria: ] training and education for other arborists and the ] Experience: at least fi ve years experience in arbo- public riculture ] appraisals of tree value AND ] investigations and expert witness testimony in ] Education: a four-year degree in arboriculture or a cases involving damage or injury related to trees closely related fi eld such as urban forestry, forestry, Many ASCA consulting arborists elect to take their horticulture, plant pathology, entomology or plant membership one step further by working to attain the biology additional status of Registered Consulting Arborist. OR An RCA must meet stringent requirements for techni- cal education and experience, successfully complete ] at least 240 approved continuing education units the requirements of ASCA’s rigorous Consulting (CEUs) Academy program, and produce a series of consulting OR reports that meet strict professional review standards. ] achieved Board Certifi ed Master Arborist standing There is neither a higher authority nor a more objec- ASCA is also committed to assisting consulting tive voice in the arboricultural professional than an arborists with development of knowledge and skills as RCA on matters involving the legal, environmental industry leaders. Members are required to participate and aesthetic considerations of trees and plants. Those in continuing education that results in 30 CEUs every who earn the RCA designation are routinely called two years, ensuring that their professional training upon for expert testimony, damage assessment and keeps them current on arboricultural issues. Continued on page 12 http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/UF/ Project Profi le: Expanded Arbor Day a Win–Win for Campus Group and City 1111 by Megan Sedahl and Meaghan Davis Public Relations Student Society of America members For Arbor Day 2007, the Ste- vens Point forestry department wanted to utilize the preexisting public support of Arbor Day as a platform for spreading aware- ness of other forestry issues throughout the community. Ste- vens Point City Forester Todd Ernster, a 1988 graduate of Uni- versity of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, called upon the UWSP chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America for assistance with the task. PRSSA is a national student-run organization with ties to its pro- fessional parent organization, the Public Relations Society of America. There are 284 PRSSA chapters spread across 45 states, Photo: UWSP Public Relations Student Society of America Public Relations Student Society of Photo: UWSP with three chapters in Wiscon- Public Relations Student Society of America student members Devon Schobert (center) sin, at UWSP, UW–Eau Claire and Megan Sedahl (right) present seedlings to Stevens Point students. and UW–Madison. Every year the Stevens Point City Forester Todd Ernster, community members, two forestry department holds a tree planting ceremony in newspaper reporters and a television news crew. A lo- celebration of Arbor Day. With the efforts of PRSSA, cal fi fth grade class from Washington Elementary was the forestry department was able to capitalize on the chosen to participate in the tree planting ceremony festivities and use the exposure as an opportunity for and competed in an essay contest. The students were public education. asked to write an essay entitled, “A World without Ernster expressed the need to educate the public Trees.” The winning essay was voted on by members regarding proper planting, mulching, pruning and the of PRSSA and was featured in the Stevens Point Jour- economic benefi ts of trees. From that information, nal on Arbor Day. At the end of the ceremony, each PRSSA developed a media-focused campaign. PRSSA student was sent home with a tree sapling provided by constructed a series of fi ve articles which were the Stevens Point Forestry Department and a pamphlet featured the week of Arbor Day on the Stevens Point developed by PRSSA fi lled with fun tree facts, activi- Journal Web site. Each article educated its readers ties and tips for caring for their new tree. on one of the issues brought forth. Since the articles Partnerships between community and student orga- were written by PRSSA members, and not someone nizations, like the Stevens Point Forestry Depart- from within the forestry department, the use of jargon ment and PRSSA, are mutually benefi cial. Student and complicated explanations was eliminated. The organizations are willing and eager to gain real-world outsourced product provided a reader-friendly, ques- experience and offer fresh ideas at no cost. For more tion–answer format. information about PRSSA and nearby chapters, visit To enhance the traditional Arbor Day tree planting www.prssa.org. ceremony, PRSSA implemented event planning skills Editor Note: For an electronic copy of the Arbor Day to create increased media and community interest. brochure send your request to Todd Ernster, Stevens The ceremony was attended by Stevens Point Mayor Point City Forester, at [email protected] | Andrew Halverson, DNR Urban and Community Forestry Coordinator Don Kissinger, Stevens Point

http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/UF/ WI Urban Forestry Council Report, continued from page 1 With only 15% of the urban forest on public property, success will require participation among governments, ] Wisconsin’s urban forestry grant program is not schools, businesses, foundations, nonprofi ts and pri- meeting the state’s needs, funding only 56% of vate citizens. requests in 2007, not addressing the needs of the largest communities, discouraging the entry-level Over 62% of the mil tax revenues that fund DNR communities and providing no additional funding Forestry come from Wisconsin’s cities and villages. 1122 However, only 2% of Forestry’s expenditures are for for recently enacted emergency storm response grants. urban forestry. While it is clear that all Wisconsin resi- dents benefi t from the primary and secondary products Future Direction of traditional forests, it is also clear that Wisconsin’s Based on these issues and data from Wisconsin’s re- 4+ million community residents benefi t directly from cent pilot urban forest inventory, the council has iden- our urban forests. Current funding for urban forestry is tifi ed the following strategic directions for Wisconsin: inadequate relative to the large impact of this resource. The council recommends that the DNR increase fund- ] Manage the trees we have—Maintaining the health ing from the Forestry Account to sustainably manage and safety of existing trees will increase their Wisconsin’s urban forest ecosystems where the vast benefi ts. Building sustainable programs to manage majority of our population lives and conducts busi- forest health and longevity is critical to sustaining ness. these benefi ts through time. For the state to play an effective role, the DNR must ] Plant more trees—Wisconsin could nearly triple expand its ability to facilitate urban forestry collabo- the services provided by its urban trees if com- ration with sustainable program staff and funding. It munities reached the 40% canopy goal, helping the must: state address greenhouse gas emissions and energy ] independence. Convert existing unsustainable, federally-funded LTE staff to state-funded full-time staff ] Increase biodiversity—Ash and maple make up ] over 43% of Wisconsin’s urban forest. This has Increase the urban forestry grant program by $1.47 set communities up for catastrophic loss to exotic million annually to provide necessary incentives to diseases and insects. Planting a diverse population local governments and nonprofi ts is essential to a sustainable resource. ] Institute a continuous urban forest inventory and ] Facilitate partnerships and collaboration—DNR canopy analysis to set resource goals, identify new Forestry’s role as a convener and facilitator is threats, measure initiative results and quantify critical. Investment in the DNR Urban Forestry benefi ts to the public program is necessary and can leverage large-scale ] Provide an additional $515,000 annually for con- public benefi ts. tracts and cooperative agreements with private and public partners to provide technical assistance, out- Recommendations reach, education and research. Wisconsin has a rich Embracing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ad- forestry tradition and is seen as a worldwide leader. dress challenges and empower Wisconsin to maximize The threats facing Wisconsin’s young and grow- benefi ts and services provided by community trees, ing urban forests are real. The benefi ts have been the Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council proposes the quantifi ed. The goal has been set. In Wisconsin’s Wisconsin Community Canopy Initiative—20 Million “forward” tradition, the state must provide the lead- by 2020. ership and investment to leverage additional public This initiative will increase the tree canopy cover in and private resources that support a resilient urban | Wisconsin cities, villages and urban towns by add- forest for the benefi t of Wisconsin’s residents. ing 20 million urban trees over the next 13 years and preserving the 27 million existing trees, creating a resilient, diverse urban forest that provides maximum environmental, social and economic services to the residents of Wisconsin.

Certifi cation Profi le, continued from page 10 appraisal, municipal and commercial landscape planning and development, tree preservation, risk assessment and other situations requiring expert knowledge and experience in the arboricultural industry. Finally, ASCA also provides a service, ASCA the Expert, in which the public can submit questions and receive advice from ASCA member experts. For more information and/or a directory of ASCA members and registered consulting arborists, visit the ASCA website at www.asca-consultants.org or call 301-947-0483. | http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/UF/ City of Oshkosh, continued from page 2 funding during the past two years include the Leach to create a living memorial. Amphitheater and the Pollock Aquatic Center. The Leach Amphitheater, named for the family company In 2005, The “Oshkosh Blooms” Adopt a Flower Bed that produces refuse trucks, but began as a manufac- program was developed to seek private funds to assist turer of logging tools, was developed on a brownfi eld in making enhancements to the horticultural program, site on the Fox River. A magnifi cent outdoor music and it has since facilitated many improvements in the venue was created that is extremely active during the 1133 design and maintainability of these features through- summer months and presents views of the river and out the city. Lake Winnebago from its extensively landscaped site. Also in 2005, an assessment of several large white A diversity of tree species has been planted through- ash and bur oak that were dead and standing within out the grounds and we have transformed the site the parks resulted in an effort to reclaim the wood from an eyesore to a jewel within the community. The for lumber. The trees were felled during the winter Pollock Aquatic Center was constructed in Red Arrow months and sawn for use in several park construction Park on the site of an aging box pool structure and projects. Approximately 6000 board feet of high-qual- has been a signifi cant visitor draw over the past two ity lumber were used in the creation of a rustic fur years. Gardens, lawn areas and trees were installed trapper’s cabin at the Menomonee Park Zoo that is around the pool, water slide, lazy river and splash pad used for viewing the elk and black bear exhibits. features. In 2006, a GIS based street tree inventory was com- Upcoming projects in the city include creating a pleted, with further work now underway to complete downtown river walk that will take advantage of the a park and associated properties tree inventory. The extensive river and lake frontage and will allow visi- tree inventory database has been an invaluable aid tors and residents improved pedestrian access to the in tracking and monitoring the trees that the division water resource. The river walk will eventually connect manages. Information from these surveys will also be the downtown area with the University of Wisconsin used to facilitate an emerald ash borer response plan and the existing Wiouwash trail system that utilizes to effectively mitigate an EAB infestation. the abandoned railroad bed north to the city of New Also in 2006, a municipal tree nursery was developed London. to more effectively manage tree replacement efforts. The City of Oshkosh has also recently signed on to A devastating wind storm occurred in 2001 which the US Mayor’s Climate Protection Agreement. It is severely damaged or destroyed vast numbers of trees our hope that by facilitating improved environmental within the city. Following the storm, the Releaf Os- awareness a greater effort on behalf of the urban forest hkosh program was developed with the assistance of will result. There are many opportunities to improve the Oshkosh Southwest Rotary to specifi cally address the community through the planting and management the replacement of trees lost in the parks. Today, due of trees to enhance environmental sustainability at the to the success of the Releaf Oshkosh tree planting local level. Tree planting has been discussed as one of program and a 2006 DNR Urban Forestry Grant, mu- the most important objectives to improve the commu- nicipal nursery efforts have been expanded to further nity environment. the stocking of the many street trees that were lost in Oshkosh has a very deep history related to trees and the community. Additionally, efforts to stock street we hope that this will continue well into the future. trees has been undertaken through the Releaf Osh- Take time to visit us and feel free to submit comments kosh Street Tree Planting program which solicits the and questions related to how we may improve our assistance of neighborhood residents in tree planting stewardship of the community forest. See you soon! | projects throughout the city. Two projects that were accomplished through private

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http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/UF/ The Idea Exchange… compiled by Olivia Witthun, Urban Forestry Assistant DNR Northeast Region Training over Punishment Help for Homeowners 1144 Maryland’s OSHA initiative stresses education over UW–Extension is offering a new resource for punishment and works to prevent accidents from homeowners with yard and garden questions—the occurring in the fi rst place. When a company is in Horticulture Center at Boerner Botanical Gardens non-compliance, Maryland may offer a settlement to in Hales Corners, Wisconsin. Opened in 2007, the reduce or eliminate the company’s fi ne if they focus horticulture center is a program of UW–Extension in on education and training. Each case is customized Kenosha, Milwaukee, Racine and Waukesha Coun- depending on the situation. This solution-oriented ties in partnership with Milwaukee County Parks approach centered on education helps achieve the and Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens. Special goal of permanent compliance. Additionally, there is diagnostic hours, through April 31, are Tuesday and an OSHA consultation program for small businesses. Thursdays from 10:00 am–3:00 pm. Homeowners may Does your A consultant will visit a business and give recom- bring in samples of insect and disease problems for community or mendations about which federal safety standards they examination by Master Gardener volunteers serving organization have aren’t meeting and how to come into compliance with as plant health advisors. The horticulture center is an idea, project or them. While in the program, businesses are exempt not currently staffed to answer telephone inquiries. information that from inspections and fi nes. Maryland also offers 96 Homeowners who need answers by phone can contact may be benefi cial to different training courses throughout the state for free. others? Please let the horticulture helpline at their local county UW–Ex- your regional urban They will customize presentations for groups of 20 or tension offi ce. forestry coordinator more. Local banks participate in some of the presenta- May 1 through September 20, the horticulture center know. We will print tions to discuss a federal loan program which provides will be open to visitors on Monday through Friday, as many of these as funding for training and safety equipment. Through 10:00 am–2:00 pm. The center is located in the lower we can. If you see outreach, training and incentives for employers, the level of the Education & Visitor Center at Boerner ideas you like here, state of Maryland is helping ensure a safer work Botanical Gardens. Admission to the horticulture give the contact force. Info: Rattigan, David. 2007. Maryland OSHA person a call. They center is free. Info: Patti Peltier, Horticulture Resource Initiative Pushes Training over Punishment. Tree Care Coordinator, 414-525-5638. | may be able to help Industry. 18(3):24–28, or you in your urban www.tcia.org/PDFs/TCI_MAG_March_07.pdf forestry efforts. Research Notes: compiled by Al Zelaya, Urban Forestry Coordinator DNR Southeast Region What Do Foresters Think about traditional forestry, how much emphasis should be placed on urban forestry as opposed to traditional Urban Forestry, Urban People forestry, and what objectives they believe are most and Cities? important for urban foresters. Therefore, empirical evidence could be used to identify any urban forestry by Robert M. Record1 and Maureen H. McDonough2 bias and to further explore underlying reasons for Urban forestry has progressively become a more any existing predisposition. The results of the study signifi cant focal point within the Society of American suggest that there is little evidence of any bias against Foresters as urban forestry is now the eighth larg- urban forestry and urban people by the SAF member- est of the 28 working groups within the 18,114 SAF ship. Furthermore, the study suggested that urban and membership. However, there is still anecdotal evi- traditional forestry have become more integrated. dence that some urban foresters may feel isolated as The data revealed that there were some differences urban forestry interests may not be well understood or based on a forester’s age, gender and geographic adequately addressed by the SAF. Conversely, there is location. Women foresters were more likely to express anecdotal evidence that traditional foresters may feel support for urban forestry than male respondents. similar tension as some believe that urban interests are Younger respondents believed that urban people knew favored in forest management decisions. less about forestry in general than older respondents. Therefore, Ricard and McDonough conducted a One third (35.2%) of the respondents believed that survey of 806 randomly chosen members of SAF to urban forestry and traditional forestry should re- examine foresters’ opinions on urban forestry, urban ceive equal emphasis, whereas (32.3%) believed that people and cities. The research goal was to determine traditional forestry should receive more emphasis. what SAF members believe urban people know about http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/UF/ Urban & Community Forestry Program Resources: Arbor Day compiled by Cindy Casey, Urban Forestry Coordinator www.dnr.state.mn.us/arbormonth/teachersguide.html DNR West Central Region – Minnesota Arbor Month Partnership 1155 Arbor Day is right around the corner! If you’re stuck www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/arbor-day/index. for ideas about how to celebrate this tree planting holi- html – Apples for the Teacher | day, how to engage kids, or if you need some Arbor Day facts and fi gures or even a sample proclamation, try some of these websites: continued from page 5 Arbor Day information & celebration ideas: www.arborday.org/arborday/ – National Arbor Day Foundation http://na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/uf/treeguidehtm/chapter7.htm – Tree Trust Community Tree Planting Guide, Chapter 7 education & activities for kids: www.arborday.org/kids/ – National Arbor Day Founda- tion, Youth Education http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/eek/veg/index.htm – Wiscon- sin DNR, Environmental Education for Kids (EEK!) www.freenetwork.org/kids/index.html – Dovetail Part- ners, Inc., Kids Corner www.treelink.org/kids/games.html – TreeLink, Kids Corner

The top three urban forestry objectives chosen by photo by Jeff Roe, WDN respondents were managing trees in public places (85.7%), educating urban people about the importance of trees (85.2%) and improving the health of urban What Damaged trees (82.4%). Interestingly, building urban support for forest management in non-urban areas was chosen This Tree? as the fourth most important urban forestry objective Answer: While rabbits can mean different (78.0%) by the respondents. Based on this study urban things to different people, one thing is for foresters can feel confi dent that SAF members recog- sure—in fall and winter they can do a tremen- nize the importance of urban forestry and its value to dous amount of damage to trees and shrubs the public. by gnawing on bark or clipping off branches, 1 Senior Extension Educator, CF, Urban Natural stems and buds. According to UWEX publica- Resources and Public Management, University of tion G1654, Protecting Landscape Plantings Connecticut Cooperative Extension System, College of from Rabbits, there are several ways to actively Agriculture and Natural Resources, West Hartford, CT. control them: remove rabbits by trapping or 2 Professor, Department of Forestry, Michigan State shooting, protect the plants mechanically, use University, East Lansing, MI. chemical repellents or exclude them with a fence. For more information or to print a copy Reference: Journal of Forestry, Vol.105, No.6, Pages of the brochure, visit 285–292. September 2007. | http://learningstore.uwex.edu/. |

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