Best Practice Action 16.6
GreenStep City Best Practices: Environmental Management
Community Forests and Soils No. 16
Add city tree and plant cover that conserves topsoils and increases community health, wealth, quality of life.
Best Practice Action Detail
Best Practice Action 6
Build community capacity to protect existing trees by one or more of:
a. Having trained tree specialists.
b. Supporting volunteer forestry efforts.
c. Adopting an EAB/forest management plan or climate adaptation plan for the urban forest.
Training & Certifications:
- Become a certified Forest Pest First Detector.
- Details on becoming a MN Certified Tree Inspector from the MN Dept. of Natural Resources; recertification happens at the annual March Minnesota Shade Tree Short Course.
- The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) provides credentials for Certified Arborists but there are other certifications too.
- The ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (ISA TRAQ) is a voluntary qualification program designed to train and assess candidates in a specialized field of arboriculture.
- ISA Certified Arborist Municipal Specialist® credential holders are current ISA Certified Arborists® who have chosen municipal arboriculture or urban forestry as a career path.
- TCIA’s Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) program is the only individual safety credentialing program in the industry and is designed to address several of the safety challenges that tree care companies face.
Emerald Ash Borer:
- The Managing Emerald Ash Borer: A Resilient Communities Project–GreenStep Cities Guide (RCP, 2016) helps local government agencies develop an emerald ash borer management plan based on the “acceptable risks” the community is willing to take ecologically, economically, and socially to manage the problem.
- The Model Request For Proposal Components for Emerald Ash Borer Management (2018) includes components that a city can incorporate into its standard request for proposal (RFP) form to obtain private company bids for preparing an EAB management plan and components that a city can incorporate into its standard RFP to obtain private company bids for ash tree injection services.
- See the Model EAB Management Plan (MN Shade Tree Advisory Committee: 2015), which provides background and direction to communities on how to deal with EAB through adopting landscape-based management policies and practices. The Plan is based upon minimizing total life-cycle costs of the EAB infestation by 'saving the best [about 20%, with Emamectin benzoate], replacing the rest,' and enlisting private owners of ash.
- See a simplified EAB Cost-Benefit & Emissions Calculator produced in 2019 by the MPCA's RETAP program.
- The Purdue University free, on-line cost calculator that enables a community to enter tree inventory and cost data so as to compare costs of three different treatment and removal strategies.
- Find EAB resources from the MN Dept. of Agriculture including Guidelines to Slow the Growth and Spread of Emerald Ash Borer.
- The DNR Urban and Community Forestry program provides technical assistance and resources.
- Learn more about Emerald ash borer resources from the UofMN Extension.
- Crowd-sourcing apps have been used that allow residents to participate in EAB protection efforts.
- A "5-10-15" tree-diversity rule-of-thumb for reducing the risk of catastrophic tree loss due to pests is to aim for city tree canopy with no more than 5% of any one species, 10% of any one genus, and 15% of any one family. See BPA 16.3 for "best native yard trees for our changing climate"
- See the 2019 state agency report Emerald Ash Borer in Minnesota, which has 4 recommendations and a hierarchy of ash tree material management.
Tree Steward Program:
- The University of Minnesota’s Tree Steward Program aids in the development of environmentally-focused residents through education and the promotion of volunteerism. Local governments request tree steward education to train volunteers in many topic areas.
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For smaller cities: at least one volunteer is a Minnesota Certified Tree Inspector or a Minnesota Forest Pest First Detector. |
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At least one city staff member is a Certified Arborist, a landscape horticulture professional, or holds Tree Inspector and First Detector certification; city staff provide free assistance to residents/businesses, or support volunteer community forestry efforts. |
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At least one staff member has a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification, certified Municipal Specialist, or is a Certified Treecare Safety Professional; City has written and begun implementing a community emerald ash borer preparedness plan/climate change adaptation plan for urban forests including resilient tree species and EAB wood waste management; Engage volunteers in advanced volunteer stewardship such as through a Tree Steward program. |
Who's doing it
Bemidji -
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The City of Bemidji has four Parks and Recreation staff members that are certified Tree Inspectors. The Parks Department is also currently working on an emerald ash bore preparedness plan, with the help of Gary Johnson from the Dept. of Forest Resources at the University of Minnesota. They conducted a volunteer-driven tree inventory this summer and are currently waiting for the analysis.
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Marcia Larson (City staff) | marcia.larson@ci.bemidji.mn.us | 218-333-1860
Partners: Department of Forest Resources at University of Minnesota
Bloomington -
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Bloomington has an urban forestry plan and program that manages DED, OW and EAB on public and private property. Inspectors are also available to help residents with various other private tree issues. Credentials include State Licensed Tree Inspector, Pest First Detector and ISA Certified Arborist.
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Steve Gurney (City staff) | sgurney@BloomingtonMN.gov | 952-563-4606
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Brooklyn Park -
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Year action initially completed: 2011
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a. We have a full-time staff forester and trained tree crews
b. We hold an annual tree sale for residents. We partner with Tree Trust to hold volunteer tree plantings in city parks.
c. Our EAB plan has been adopted by the City Council
b. We hold an annual tree sale for residents. We partner with Tree Trust to hold volunteer tree plantings in city parks.
c. Our EAB plan has been adopted by the City Council
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Descriptive links: https://www.brooklynpark.org/emerald-ash-borer/
For more information contact:
Greg Hoag (City Staff) | greg.hoag@brooklynpark.org | 7634938350
Partners: Tree Trust
Burnsville -
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Four city staff members are certified Tree Inspectors. Burnsville has an Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan.
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Sue Bast (City staff) | basts@ci.burnsville.mn.us | 952-895-4524
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Chanhassen -
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Year action initially completed: 1992
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The city of Chanhassen first hired a tree inspector/forestry intern in 1992. In 1994, the city created a full-time city forester position. The city forester is involved in projects from planning, engineering, park and rec and public works.
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The city forester oversees planting and maintenance activities for all public trees creating pruning schedules, planting goals, insect and disease monitoring. The forester also implements city code pertaining to trees in regards to disease and pest inspections, development review, and planting specifications, including species selection that emphasizes tree diversity. The forester is available to assist any resident with tree-related questions or concerns.
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Coon Rapids -
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Year action initially completed: 2013
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The City Forester works to maintain city programs and also serve as a resource to residents. Coon Rapids also has four park staff member that are First Detector Certified through the Department of Forest Resources. Their knowledge is specific to invasive species that effect Minnesota’s trees specifically urban forests. Additionally six park staff members are certified tree inspectors. They provide a free service to residents who request three inspections related to possible tree disease, insect problems, proper planting and pruning techniques. These staff members help to educate the community about relevant tree concerns and recommendations for resilient species. The City has an Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Management Plan and a Community Forest Management Plan.
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Tommy Schibilla (City staff) | tschibilla@coonrapidsmn.gov | 763-767-6455
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Duluth -
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Year action initially completed: 2014
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City of Duluth has four certified arborists. The City Parks Department has written a community invasive species guide and plan that includes the emerald ash borer.
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Erik Birkeland (City staff) | ebirkeland@DuluthMN.gov | 218-730-4435
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Fergus Falls -
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The City of Fergus Falls has an active Master Gardner’s group and also a Beautiful Fergus Falls Committee with a wide variety of expertise in horticulture and native plants. We also have two certified foresters on our Park, Recreation and Forestry staff.
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Len Taylor (City Staff) | len.taylor@fergusfallsmn.gov | 218-332-5418
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Fridley -
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Year action initially completed: 2018
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The City of Fridley adopted an Emerald Ash Borer Mitigation Plan in February, 2018 which includes a planned combination of removal/reforestation and treatment. The City also set a goal of no more than 10% any species and no more than 20% any genus within the canopy.
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Rachel Workin (City staff) | rachel.workin@fridleymn.gov | 763-572-3594
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Golden Valley -
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Year action initially completed: 2010
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Golden Valley has two full time staff with Forestry and Horticulture degrees. One staff member is additionally a Certified Arborist and has a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification from the International Society of Arborists. Per Section 10.50, subdivision 2 of the City Code a tree inspector, certified by the Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture, administers the Shade Tree Pest Control Program for Dutch Elm disease, oak wilt, and other pests for the City. The City is responsible for removing diseased trees from public property within 20 days of disease confirmation. Property owners are responsible for removing condemned trees from private property.
A list of recommended trees is provided for residents on the Golden Valley website. Recommendations for native and/or resilient species are made to residents who request tree replacement advice. Residents are also directed towards the MnDOT Plant Selector online tool to pick plants based on site characteristics and to the Plymouth Tree and Shrub sale where native, diverse species can be purchased online and picked up every spring.
The City began developing an Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan 2010 and updated it in 2012. The intent was to provide city staff and community with a dynamic pest management guide that could easily be updated as new pest management technology evolves. The plan calls for staff to work with residents who have boulevard ash trees and remove trees in poor condition by request. Forestry generally uses 10-20-30 rule of thumb (no more than 10% of any one species, 20% of any one genus, or 30% of any family in an urban tree population) for replacing varieties of shade trees.
A list of recommended trees is provided for residents on the Golden Valley website. Recommendations for native and/or resilient species are made to residents who request tree replacement advice. Residents are also directed towards the MnDOT Plant Selector online tool to pick plants based on site characteristics and to the Plymouth Tree and Shrub sale where native, diverse species can be purchased online and picked up every spring.
The City began developing an Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan 2010 and updated it in 2012. The intent was to provide city staff and community with a dynamic pest management guide that could easily be updated as new pest management technology evolves. The plan calls for staff to work with residents who have boulevard ash trees and remove trees in poor condition by request. Forestry generally uses 10-20-30 rule of thumb (no more than 10% of any one species, 20% of any one genus, or 30% of any family in an urban tree population) for replacing varieties of shade trees.
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In 2011 city staff removed 200 low quality ash trees. In 2014, 30 ash trees were removed from parks and boulevards and 67 shade trees were planted in city parks and rights-of-way. Each year low quality ash trees are removed as needed and replacements are made based on available funding.
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Tim Teynor (City staff) | tteynor@goldenvalleymn.gov | (763)-593-3976
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Hutchinson -
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The City of Hutchinson employs a full-time arborist
Starting in 2014, the City of Hutchinson started implementing a forestry management plan in response to the threat of emerald ash borer. The plan, better known as the Forestry Diversification Project, consists of several small tree removal and replacement projects that will occur on an annual basis, increasing tree species diversity to reduce the risk of loss to our ash tree population. Here is a general project overview:
1.Projects will target ash trees in the publicly-owned right-of-way;
2.Priority project areas – areas in which a project will occur – have ash populations above 20% and are areas of high visibility, i.e.) parks, main thoroughfares, playgrounds, etc.;
3.All publicly-owned, ROW ash trees have been identified and inventoried. Project areas that are found to have more than 20% ash will have a certain percentage of ash trees removed and replaced with an alternative species known to do well in Hutchinson. Trees found to be in poor condition will be prioritized for removal;
4.Projects will occur on an annual basis until the desired ash population has been reached, or until emerald ash borer arrives in Hutchinson, whichever comes first.
Starting in 2014, the City of Hutchinson started implementing a forestry management plan in response to the threat of emerald ash borer. The plan, better known as the Forestry Diversification Project, consists of several small tree removal and replacement projects that will occur on an annual basis, increasing tree species diversity to reduce the risk of loss to our ash tree population. Here is a general project overview:
1.Projects will target ash trees in the publicly-owned right-of-way;
2.Priority project areas – areas in which a project will occur – have ash populations above 20% and are areas of high visibility, i.e.) parks, main thoroughfares, playgrounds, etc.;
3.All publicly-owned, ROW ash trees have been identified and inventoried. Project areas that are found to have more than 20% ash will have a certain percentage of ash trees removed and replaced with an alternative species known to do well in Hutchinson. Trees found to be in poor condition will be prioritized for removal;
4.Projects will occur on an annual basis until the desired ash population has been reached, or until emerald ash borer arrives in Hutchinson, whichever comes first.
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Inver Grove Heights -
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Year action initially completed: 2010
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The City of Inver Grove Heights' Parks Superintendent is a certified Arborist.
In 2010, the City adopted a 10 year Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan. This plan states how the City is going to treat Ash trees, which is by removing the Ash trees from public land and right of way areas based on tree condition. The City will replace the removed ash trees within the public land utilizing a tree replacement fund. This fund is generated by developers who pay the City for trees they are unable to replant on their property. No new ash trees are allowed to be plants in public land or right of ways.
In 2010, the City adopted a 10 year Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan. This plan states how the City is going to treat Ash trees, which is by removing the Ash trees from public land and right of way areas based on tree condition. The City will replace the removed ash trees within the public land utilizing a tree replacement fund. This fund is generated by developers who pay the City for trees they are unable to replant on their property. No new ash trees are allowed to be plants in public land or right of ways.
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Ally Sutherland (City Staff) | asutherland@invergroveheights.org | 651-604-8511
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Kasson -
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Year action initially completed: 2016
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We adopted an Emerald Ash Borer program in 2016. We are current with the actions of our plan.
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Nancy Zaworski (City staff) | financedept@cityofkasson.com | 507-634-6321
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La Crescent -
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Year action initially completed: No record of earliest tree steward
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La Crescent currently has 4 volunteers certified as Tree Stewards. These volunteers help monitor and take care of trees in the community. La Crescent also has an EAB Tree ordinance which completes requirement C of this action.
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Jason Ludwigson (Contractor) | JDLudwigson@gmail.com | 5073139633
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Lake Crystal -
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Year action initially completed: 2022
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The City hired a tree service to conduct a tree inventory and the city adopted an EAB Plan. We are in the process of adding our tree inventory to the city GIS mapping. We have also applied to become a Tree City.
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We are continuing to monitor and protect our trees through the implementation of the EAB Plan, treatment, removal and the replacement of Ash trees.
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Angela Grafstrom (City staff) | agrafstrom@hallockmn.org | 218-843-2737
Partners: Crystal Waters Project, Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial School
Maplewood -
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The contracted city forester is a licensed arborist and a certified tree inspector. The city has 2 staff members who are certified tree inspectors.
The City also passed a EAB management plan in 2011 and has started implementing the plan with boulevard trees.
The City also passed a EAB management plan in 2011 and has started implementing the plan with boulevard trees.
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Marine on Saint Croix -
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Year action initially completed: 2018
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An Urban and Community Forest Management Plan was approved by the Marine on St. Croix City Council (Oct 2018). The plan is intended to guide decisions related to preserving and enhancing the urban and rural forests of Marine on St Croix, Minnesota, for the benefit of its citizens and the environment. The plan includes recommendations for emerald ash borer management and tree planting (including recommended species for a changing climate) to maintain a healthy urban forest. The City has formed an Urban Forest Task Force, which will have three members to serve as a Forestry Advisory Committee. (Our city relies on volunteers or consultants for forestry expertise, as we have a small city staff.) An application has been submitted (Nov 2018) for Tree City USA recognition. An Arbor Day Celebration was held in May 2018, with a tree planting event at River Grove Elementary School.
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A gravel bed will be constructed summer 2019 to grow trees for planting where spaces have been identified as a result of the Urban Tree survey.
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Anne Reich (Community volunteer) | reichmn@gmail.com | 651-433-1341
Partners: MN DNR, MN Conservation Corps, Michael Orange
Mendota Heights -
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Year action initially completed: 2017
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b. The City of Mendota Heights offers residents the opportunity to volunteer for a variety of positions including tree planting, invasive species removal and landscaping. The city website also offers forestry advice for residents.
c. An EAB management plan was adopted by the city in 2017.
c. An EAB management plan was adopted by the city in 2017.
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Descriptive links: https://mendotaheightsmn.gov/183/Community-Forestry
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Courtney Selstad (City Staff) | cselstad@mendotaheightsmn.gov | 952-457-1735
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Minnetonka -
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In addition to the Minnetonka’s City Forester being a licensed arborist and certified tree inspector; the city employs two additional certified tree inspectors. For several years, Minnetonka has participated in the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s voluntary early detection program of the emerald ash borer. To date the emerald ash borer has not been detected within the city, the city has a comprehensive emerald ash borer protection plan that is currently being implemented. The plan includes sections pertaining to the prioritization of ash tree removals on public property, budget impacts, replanting and wood waste considerations. The draft plan was presented to the city council in 2013.
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Descriptive links: http://www.eminnetonka.com/public_works/natural_resources/community_forestry/emerald_ash_borer/Minnetonka_preparations/Minnetonka_prepares_emerald_ash_borer.cfm
For more information contact:
Drew Ingvalson (City staff) | dingvalson@eminnetonka.com | 952-939-8293
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New Brighton -
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New Brighton has a City Forester. New Brighton began removal and treatment of existing Ash trees following the discovery of Emerald Ash Borer.
Emerald Ash Borer in the City of New Brighton
In November of 2013, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture confirmed the discovery of ash trees infested with emerald ash borers (EAB) on residential property in the City of New Brighton. EAB is a serious invasive pest. Consequently, a quarantine has been placed on Ramsey County to slow the spread of EAB to other areas.
The City of New Brighton began treating boulevard and selected park ash trees for EAB in 2010 and continues to follow the recommended treatment guidelines.
For the benefit of the residents, the City has taken preventive steps to establish criteria for contractors treating EAB. The criteria will make sure residents will receive services from a competent contractor at a fair price. For example, each contractor has been in business a minimum of 5 years and has agreed to a per-tree charge of no more than $10 per diameter inch, with a $100 minimum charge.
The City’s website provides specific information on what services the contractor has agreed to and what the property owner can expect from the contractor. Visit www.newbrightonmn.gov and click on the following links: Departments/ Parks and Recreation/ Forestry/ Emerald Ash Borer Treatment Tree Contractors.
In addition, citizens can access informational article’s regarding EAB on the City’s website. Residents can also obtain a brief history of EAB, how it spreads, symptoms of EAB, what to look for in your ash trees, options for treating trees and how the City is responding to save ash trees by watching a video on the City’s website.
Residents who suspect they or a neighbor has EAB should call the Minnesota Department of Agriculture at (651) 201-6684 (press 2) and follow the voice prompts. Also, if you want to become a Forest Pest First Detector go to University of Minnesota website: http://www.myminnesotawoods.umn.edu/forest-pest-first-detector/
Emerald Ash Borer in the City of New Brighton
In November of 2013, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture confirmed the discovery of ash trees infested with emerald ash borers (EAB) on residential property in the City of New Brighton. EAB is a serious invasive pest. Consequently, a quarantine has been placed on Ramsey County to slow the spread of EAB to other areas.
The City of New Brighton began treating boulevard and selected park ash trees for EAB in 2010 and continues to follow the recommended treatment guidelines.
For the benefit of the residents, the City has taken preventive steps to establish criteria for contractors treating EAB. The criteria will make sure residents will receive services from a competent contractor at a fair price. For example, each contractor has been in business a minimum of 5 years and has agreed to a per-tree charge of no more than $10 per diameter inch, with a $100 minimum charge.
The City’s website provides specific information on what services the contractor has agreed to and what the property owner can expect from the contractor. Visit www.newbrightonmn.gov and click on the following links: Departments/ Parks and Recreation/ Forestry/ Emerald Ash Borer Treatment Tree Contractors.
In addition, citizens can access informational article’s regarding EAB on the City’s website. Residents can also obtain a brief history of EAB, how it spreads, symptoms of EAB, what to look for in your ash trees, options for treating trees and how the City is responding to save ash trees by watching a video on the City’s website.
Residents who suspect they or a neighbor has EAB should call the Minnesota Department of Agriculture at (651) 201-6684 (press 2) and follow the voice prompts. Also, if you want to become a Forest Pest First Detector go to University of Minnesota website: http://www.myminnesotawoods.umn.edu/forest-pest-first-detector/
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Craig Schlichting (City staff) | craig.schlichting@newbrightonmn.gov | 651-638-2056
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New Prague -
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Year action initially completed: 2022
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In 2022, the City of New Prague adopted an EAB Management Plan to create resiliancy against the emerald ash borer and to prepare for a more diversified canopy in New Prague.
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Joshua Tetzlaff (City Staff) | jtetzlaff@ci.new-prague.mn.us | 952.758.4401
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New Ulm -
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Year action initially completed: 2022
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The buckthorn removal program, led by citizen volunteer(s), was established. The volunteer(s) report findings and activities to the local Tree Advisory Commission and have a small section within the City of New Ulm’s website to inform cities on buckthorn identification and removal.
The City of New Ulm, with guidance and much work from the Tree Advisory Commission, established the cities Emerald Ash Borer Preparedness Plan. This plan was adopted by New Ulm City Council on August 7, 2018.
The City of New Ulm, with guidance and much work from the Tree Advisory Commission, established the cities Emerald Ash Borer Preparedness Plan. This plan was adopted by New Ulm City Council on August 7, 2018.
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Derek Nelson (City Staff) | DerekN@newulmmn.gov | 507-233-2110
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Oakdale -
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The City of Oakdale employs a full-time City Forester, who is a certified arborist and tree inspector. The city's Urban Forestry Management Plan addresses emerald ash borer, as well as buckthorn removal and tree planting expectations.
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Jen Hassebroek (City staff) | jen.hassebroek@ci.oakdale.mn.us | 651-730-2723
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Prairie Island Indian Community -
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Year action initially completed: 2010
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The Land and Environment Department has an EAB response plan that considers how EAB effects Prairie Island Indian Community, and details a mitigation plan. The mitigation plan includes removing ash trees from the canopy and replacing them with native trees to make a more resilient and diverse canopy.
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Leya Charles (City Staff) | Leya.Charles@piic.org | 6513854115
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Richfield -
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The City’s Forestry Division of Public Works includes certified arborists and other tree professionals who provide tree inspections and diagnostics for public and private properties. 6 staff are MN Certified Tree Inspectors.
The City has had an EAB comprehensive prep/response plan in place since 2009. Since then, forestry team members are actively treating boulevard ash trees with products to prevent the infestation of Emerald Ash Borer consistent with the City's EAB Management Plan. City staff treated the 300+ oak trees at Augsburg Park to control the native pest, the two-lined chestnut borer. Tree variety has been diversified, especially because of climate change and pest/disease reasons.
The City has had an EAB comprehensive prep/response plan in place since 2009. Since then, forestry team members are actively treating boulevard ash trees with products to prevent the infestation of Emerald Ash Borer consistent with the City's EAB Management Plan. City staff treated the 300+ oak trees at Augsburg Park to control the native pest, the two-lined chestnut borer. Tree variety has been diversified, especially because of climate change and pest/disease reasons.
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Chris Link (City staff) | clink@richfieldmn.gov | 6128619174
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Robbinsdale -
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Year action initially completed: 2018
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a. Having trained tree specialists. Completed. The City has a full time Forester who is a certified Arborist, licensed tree inspector and pesticide applicator.
b. Supporting volunteer forestry efforts. Completed. The City uses "Citizen Pruner" groups who have been trained by U of M staff.
c. Adopting an EAB management plan / climate adaptation plan for the urban forest. Completed. The City has a detailed tree inventory, plants a diverse range of species and proactively treats for Emerald Ash Borer.
b. Supporting volunteer forestry efforts. Completed. The City uses "Citizen Pruner" groups who have been trained by U of M staff.
c. Adopting an EAB management plan / climate adaptation plan for the urban forest. Completed. The City has a detailed tree inventory, plants a diverse range of species and proactively treats for Emerald Ash Borer.
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For more information contact:
John Tingley (City Staff) | jtingley@ci.robbinsdale.mn.us | 763-531-1253
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Roseville -
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The city has an employee who is a Minnesota Certified Tree Inspector. The city also has an Emerald Ash Borer Plan in place.
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Ryan Johnson (City staff) | Ryan.johnson@cityofroseville.com | 651-792-7049
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Royalton -
Date action report first entered:
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Year action initially completed: 2019
Implementation details:
Our Tree Board in conjunction with the U of M completed a survey of all trees in Royalton and established a gravel bed nursery to provide trees for the community. Two of the board members are MN Certified Tree Inspectors and monitor emerald ash borer activity in the city.
Outcome measures/metrics/money saved:
The tree survey helped identify trees that were possibly infected with emerald ash borer. The Tree Management Plan 2019 addresses the number of ash trees in the city (on public and private property) and based on the health of the tree budget $5/tree for treatment and $2,000/tree for removal. The tree survey done in 2010 is the basis for the number of ash trees in the city. When infected ash trees are removed, we will work with the MN Department of Agriculture to determine what species should be planted.
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Descriptive links: http://www.royaltonmn.com/vertical/sites/%7BF29AE369-80CF-4CFB-BE87-851B6F04B18E%7D/uploads/March_April__2013.pdf
For more information contact:
Andrea Lauer (Elected official) | mayor@royaltonmn.com | 320-630-2229
Partners: U of M Profess Gary Johnson Urban and Community Forestry; MN Department of Agriculture
Saint Peter -
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Year action initially completed: 2018
Implementation details:
In the fall of 2018, the City of Saint Peter Council passed an Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Management Plan. It is a proactive approach to mitigate the spread of Emerald Ash Borer. Within the EAB management plan there are 3 important strategies to help mitigate the effects of EAB. The City has adopted a proactive method of treatment and/or removal of ash trees, removing those in decline and those requested to be removed. The intent is to slow the spread of EAB by reducing certain host trees. In combination with this; the City shall consider pesticide use for EAB on public trees to protect trees and reduce beetle populations in potential infested areas.
Finally, replanting, as ash trees are removed, is perhaps the most important part of the EAB Management Plan. Reforestation with diverse species of young trees is the primary objective in retaining the City’s urban forest. While it is impossible to avoid pests and diseases, diversity in planting with mixed planting schemes can reduce the impact. Resident education and communication are key components of managing the impact of the EAB, especially as more information becomes available. The City will continue to educate residents and elected officials concerning EAB. Public information is available to residents through the City’s website, newsletters, and available at City Hall.
Finally, replanting, as ash trees are removed, is perhaps the most important part of the EAB Management Plan. Reforestation with diverse species of young trees is the primary objective in retaining the City’s urban forest. While it is impossible to avoid pests and diseases, diversity in planting with mixed planting schemes can reduce the impact. Resident education and communication are key components of managing the impact of the EAB, especially as more information becomes available. The City will continue to educate residents and elected officials concerning EAB. Public information is available to residents through the City’s website, newsletters, and available at City Hall.
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Descriptive links: http://www.saintpetermn.gov/Emerald-Ash-Borer
For more information contact:
Todd Prafke (City Staff) | barbaral@saintpetermn.gov | 507-934-0663
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Savage -
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Year action initially completed: 1993
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a. Public Works staff members are recertified annually as tree inspectors. Training provides recognition of hazardous trees and proper tree care procedures.
b. Volunteers assist with the annual Arbor Day program, educational activities, and tree planting.
c. The City adopted an Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Management plan in 2013. The City also offers a EAB treatment program for residents.
b. Volunteers assist with the annual Arbor Day program, educational activities, and tree planting.
c. The City adopted an Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Management plan in 2013. The City also offers a EAB treatment program for residents.
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Provides annual training for tree care, proper procedures, and knowledge of hazardous trees.
When grant funds for EAB management are available, cities with EAB plans rank highest and are most likely to be awarded funds. Also, Informs property owners of EAB status and management options.
When grant funds for EAB management are available, cities with EAB plans rank highest and are most likely to be awarded funds. Also, Informs property owners of EAB status and management options.
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Jon Allen (City Staff) | jallen@cityofsavage.com | 9522243441
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Shakopee -
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Year action initially completed: 2015
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In 2015, Shakopee's City Council voted to implement an Emerald Ash Borer Management plan for public ash trees within the City. City staff completed an inventory of City managed trees in 2014 and determined that 1 in 3 publicly managed trees are ash as well as that a higher percentage of street trees are ash compared to park trees. 34% of street trees are ash (1500 ash trees); 18% of park trees are ash (500 ash trees) - certain parks have a much higher percent of ash trees; Riverview (100%), Hiawatha (88%); Tahpah (36%); Lions (27%). Council decided on the option to "Treat the best ash trees and replace the remaining" which protects 40% or 750 of the public ash trees as well as removes and replaces the remaining ~ 1100 trees over the next eight years at a rate of 140 trees per year.
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Kirby Templin (City Staff) | ktemplin@shakopeemn.gov | 952-233-9372
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Shoreview -
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The City has approximately 5 staff certified as MN Tree Inspectors, and several volunteers are First Detectors or retired foresters from the Minnesota DNR.
The City Council adopted the Shoreview Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan in March of 2012 (attached).
The City Council adopted the Shoreview Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan in March of 2012 (attached).
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Ellen Brenna (City staff) | ebrenna@shoreviewmn.gov | 651-490-4665
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South Saint Paul -
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Year action initially completed: 2017
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South Saint Paul established a Tree Management Plan in 2017 which includes an Emerald Ash Borer Strategy.
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Deb Griffith (City staff) | dgriffith@southstpaul.org | 651-554-3230
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Stillwater -
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Year action initially completed: 2020
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The City of Stillwater adopted an Emerald Ash Borer management plan.
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Descriptive links: https://www.ci.stillwater.mn.us/city-government/departments/public-works/forestry/emerald-ash-borer-info
For more information contact:
Shawn Sanders (City staff) | Ssanders@ci.stillwater.mn.us | 651-430-8835
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Vadnais Heights -
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Year action initially completed: 2021
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The City of Vadnais Heights adopted an Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan in August of 2021. City staff are trained to identify trees infested with EAB.
The City is currently working to remove all EAB damaged trees from City parks and rights-of-way. The City plans to replace all removed trees using 20-10-5 biodiversity guidelines, meaning that future tree populations will be made up of no more than 20% of a single family, 10% of a single genus, and 5% of a single species.
All ash trees on City property and rights-of-way were inventoried in 2022; a GIS database is maintained on the status of all known diseased trees.
Residents are provided with information on recognizing EAB infested trees and are encouraged to contact arborists to determine treatment or removal options.
The City is currently working to remove all EAB damaged trees from City parks and rights-of-way. The City plans to replace all removed trees using 20-10-5 biodiversity guidelines, meaning that future tree populations will be made up of no more than 20% of a single family, 10% of a single genus, and 5% of a single species.
All ash trees on City property and rights-of-way were inventoried in 2022; a GIS database is maintained on the status of all known diseased trees.
Residents are provided with information on recognizing EAB infested trees and are encouraged to contact arborists to determine treatment or removal options.
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Descriptive links: https://www.cityvadnaisheights.com/692/Emerald-Ash-Borer-Management
For more information contact:
Kaylin Clement (City Staff) | kaylin.clement@cityvadnaisheights.com | (651) 204 6013
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West Saint Paul -
Date action report first entered:
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Year action initially completed: 2015
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In January 2015 the City Council approved the City's EAB Action Plan. Staff has been following the plan ever since including; targeted takedowns, injection treatments, and reforestation. The City has one Minnesota Certified Tree Inspector who oversees the EAB Action Plan.
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Dave Schletty (City Staff) | DSchletty@wspmn.gov | 651-552-4152
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Winona -
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Year action initially completed: 2014
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The City's tree department is led by a ISA Certified Arborist (Chris Kramer, ISA# MN-4408AM). The city strives for 5-10-15, and is working to plant tree species that will thrive in a warmer climate.
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John Howard (City staff) | jhoward@ci.winona.mn.us | 507-457-8273
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Albert Lea -
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The City of Albert Lea Forestry Department has two certified arborists and four certified tree inspectors on staff.
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Jerry Gabrielatos (City staff) | jgabrielatos@ci.albertlea.mn.us | 507-377-4316
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Brooklyn Center -
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The City of Brooklyn Center has a Certified Forester and an ISA Certified Arborist. The City also provides information in regards to tree questions to residents upon request.
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Andrew Hogg (City staff) | ahogg@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us | 763-569-3327
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Columbia Heights -
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The Public Works Maintenance Superintendent is also a Certified Forester (see attached certificate). He inspects City owned trees as well as private hazardous and diseased trees and manages the City's diseased tree management program (see link).
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Descriptive links: http://mn-columbiaheights.civicplus.com/index.aspx?NID=250
For more information contact:
Jesse Davies (City staff) | Jesse.Davies@ci.columbia-heights.mn.us | 763-706-3706
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Cottage Grove -
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Cottage Groves staffs a licensed forester and recently hired a landscape horticulture professional.
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Crookston -
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Three park staff members including the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department are certified tree inspectors. The city has a budget set to provide free trees in all residential area as well as replace damaged or dying trees.
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The city has planted approximately 40 trees per year in residential areas alone.
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DeAndra Navratil (City staff) | oconn587@Umn.edu | 701-330-5226
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Detroit Lakes -
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Year action initially completed: Yearly
Implementation details:
A. Having trained tree specialists
We currently have 2 trained Arborists on staff. They attend yearly training.
We currently have 2 trained Arborists on staff. They attend yearly training.
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Descriptive links: https://d1keuthy5s86c8.cloudfront.net/static/ems/upload/files/embed_agenda_mstsc_202203_pajpw.pdf
For more information contact:
Bridget Penton (City Staff) | bpenton@cityofdetroitlakes.com | 218-846-7133
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Dilworth -
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Year action initially completed: 1985
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Dilworth has a Minnesota Certified Tree Inspector on staff who holds First Detector certification.
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L. Peyton Mastera (City staff) | peyton.mastera@ci.dilworth.mn.us | 218-287-2313
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Eden Prairie -
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The City has Forestry Division within the Parks and Recreation Department. The division is responsible for the following:
"Identifying and removing trees with Dutch elm disease or oak wilt.
"Sponsoring the Annual Arbor Day celebration.
"Sponsoring annual Spring Park Cleanup.
"Enforcing the City's tall grass/weed ordinance
"Enforcing state/county noxious weed requirements.
"Work with City Environmental Coordinator to monitor private native grass/flower plantings
"Investigating, overseeing and resolving city/private boundary interface conflicts.
"Forestry and natural resources related consultations.
"Managing the City's conservation areas, which includes oak savanna, remnant prairie, remnant "Big Woods" forests and the riparian zones along creek and river watersheds.
The City Parks and Recreation Department has on Staff, Jeff Cordes--Forestry Technician:
He holds the following certifications:
International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist.
Minnesota Certified Tree Inspector.
EAB First Detector trained.
"Identifying and removing trees with Dutch elm disease or oak wilt.
"Sponsoring the Annual Arbor Day celebration.
"Sponsoring annual Spring Park Cleanup.
"Enforcing the City's tall grass/weed ordinance
"Enforcing state/county noxious weed requirements.
"Work with City Environmental Coordinator to monitor private native grass/flower plantings
"Investigating, overseeing and resolving city/private boundary interface conflicts.
"Forestry and natural resources related consultations.
"Managing the City's conservation areas, which includes oak savanna, remnant prairie, remnant "Big Woods" forests and the riparian zones along creek and river watersheds.
The City Parks and Recreation Department has on Staff, Jeff Cordes--Forestry Technician:
He holds the following certifications:
International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist.
Minnesota Certified Tree Inspector.
EAB First Detector trained.
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Descriptive links: http://www.edenprairie.org/index.aspx?page=237
For more information contact:
Jennifer Fierce (City Staff) | jfierce@edenprairie.org | 952-949-8313
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Edina -
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Year action initially completed: 2021
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a. Having trained tree specialists.
The City of Edina employs a certified Tree Inspector and Urban Forester working to protect existing trees in Edina.
c. Adopting climate adaptation plan for the urban forest.
Included in the Greenspace and Trees section in Edina's Climate Action Plan, the section includes strategies to protect and build on Edina's urban forest including strategy #1: Increase tree cover from 35.9% to 39.5% by 2030 and 43% by 2040. The plan states that increasing tree canopy
coverage and health will be able to provide Edina critical climate adaptation services, and that increases should be prioritized to balance the potential for increased tree canopy with the opportunity to improve tree canopy benefit equity, potential to positively impact as many households as possible, and the need for mitigation of impacts associated with the heat island effect. Various maps were constructed based off of data received from the City's 2021 Ground Cover Survey which outline where these increases should occur (recommendations), prioritization based on:
low income density, heat island reduction need, and potential for new trees.
The City of Edina employs a certified Tree Inspector and Urban Forester working to protect existing trees in Edina.
c. Adopting climate adaptation plan for the urban forest.
Included in the Greenspace and Trees section in Edina's Climate Action Plan, the section includes strategies to protect and build on Edina's urban forest including strategy #1: Increase tree cover from 35.9% to 39.5% by 2030 and 43% by 2040. The plan states that increasing tree canopy
coverage and health will be able to provide Edina critical climate adaptation services, and that increases should be prioritized to balance the potential for increased tree canopy with the opportunity to improve tree canopy benefit equity, potential to positively impact as many households as possible, and the need for mitigation of impacts associated with the heat island effect. Various maps were constructed based off of data received from the City's 2021 Ground Cover Survey which outline where these increases should occur (recommendations), prioritization based on:
low income density, heat island reduction need, and potential for new trees.
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Descriptive links: https://library.municode.com/mn/edina/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=SPACOOR_CH30VE_ARTIVSHTRDI_DIV1GE_S30-175TRIN
For more information contact:
Luther Overholt (City staff) | Loverholt@CI.Edina.MN.US | 952-826-0308
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Grand Rapids -
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The City Of Grand Rapids currently have two certified tree inspectors on is also a member of International society of Arboriculture..Kelly Morris Mn. Dept. of Natural Resources Certified Tree inspector.#20064920 Kelly Morris International Society of Arboriculture #MN-4041A
Jim Columbus Mn. Dept of Natural Resources Certified Tree Inspector #20073056
Jim Columbus Mn. Dept of Natural Resources Certified Tree Inspector #20073056
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Granite Falls -
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The City of Granite falls has a dedicated city staff member who is our City forester and holds a tree inspecting and first detector certification. The City further has an Dutch elm program that has funding set aside to pay to remove diseased elm trees. City forester checks trees for rot and diseases for free. The City also has the lady slippers club and volunteers that each year cleans flower beds and removes invasive weeds.
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Crystal Johnson (City staff) | crystal.johnson@granitefalls.com | 320-56-3011
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Hastings -
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The City of Hastings employs a City Forester.
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Melanie Mesko-Lee (City staff) | mmesko_lee@hastingsmn.gov | 651-480-2326
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Lexington -
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Year action initially completed: 2021
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The city adopted an ordinance to protect existing trees by hiring an arborist and having him work with the city inspector to survey the city's trees yearly for damage and/or disease. Residents are notified if they have a tree that needs to be removed and the city works with them to accomplish this, as well as advise on keeping trees healthy.
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Brenda Beaudet (City Staff) | brenda.beaudet@cityoflexingtonmn.org | 763-784-2792
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Mankato -
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Mankato maintains two staff members which have MN Certified Tree Inspector status. One staff member (Natural Resources Specialist) is also an ISA-Certified Arborist.
The Natural Resources Specialist has designed and written an Emerald Ash Borer Preparedness Plan, which is in the review process but not yet formally adopted.
City staff monitors USDA Hardiness Zones to ensure Mankato has not been classified as a warmer climate zone. Once official records reflect Mankato as a warmer climate zone, the City will actively begin planting tree species which are only hardy to zone 5.
The City also looks for new tree species on annual basis which can be tried and evaluated in the Mankato area.
The Natural Resources Specialist has designed and written an Emerald Ash Borer Preparedness Plan, which is in the review process but not yet formally adopted.
City staff monitors USDA Hardiness Zones to ensure Mankato has not been classified as a warmer climate zone. Once official records reflect Mankato as a warmer climate zone, the City will actively begin planting tree species which are only hardy to zone 5.
The City also looks for new tree species on annual basis which can be tried and evaluated in the Mankato area.
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Molly Westman (City staff) | mwestman@mankatomn.gov | 507-387-8571
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Mounds View -
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Year action initially completed: 2018
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City is currently posting for a Public Works dedicated Forestry position. Previously, the forestry position was secondary to Parks Maintenance but will not be wholly dedicated to forestry efforts. We have also invested in our Lead Park Maintenance position specific to him attaining his Arborist designation. Our GIS technician has created and is maintaining and Access Database and accompanying map of all known diseased trees and working on a map of all known trees on public property. The County Adopted Ordinance 945 in 2018 - Shade Tree Disease and Pest Control as we have both Ash and Elms (Borer) along with Red Oak (Oak Wilt), and are gearing up for the predicted onslaught of virus attacking Maple Trees that is working its way westward.
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Educate residents on urban forestry best practices, disease and control
Maintain up to date inventory of all diseased trees
Remove diseased trees when required
Treat and monitor all trees exhibiting characteristics consistent with best practices for treatment
Maintain up to date inventory of all diseased trees
Remove diseased trees when required
Treat and monitor all trees exhibiting characteristics consistent with best practices for treatment
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Nyle Zikmund (City Staff) | nyle.zikmund@moundsviewmn.org | 612-860-7442
Partners: DNR (grants)
New Hope -
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The city's tree replacement program only includes native species and the city provides residents with a list of recommended boulevard trees.
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Jeff Alger (City Staff) | jalger@newhopemn.gov | 763-531-5119
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Northfield -
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We have three certified tree inspectors on staff and they are supervised by lead tree inspector TJ Heinricy.
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The City can more efficiently manage our urban forests by having trained inspectors on staff.
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Beth Kallestad (City staff) | beth.kallestad@ci.northfield.mn.us | 507-645-3074
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Red Wing -
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The city's public works department has two staff members certified as well as a consultant forester and we work directly with a community organization thats primary goal is to protect the city's trees and to keep the city green.
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Paul Drotos (City staff) | paul.drotos@ci.red-wing.mn.us | 651-410-6744
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Rosemount -
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Year action initially completed: 2004
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Tom Schuster in our parks department holds a degree in horticulture and conducts tree inspections for residents and businesses. Additionally, the city has received grant money to increase tree diversity within the city as part of the fight against the emerald ash borer.
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Descriptive links: https://www.ci.rosemount.mn.us/563/Emerald-Ash-Borer
For more information contact:
Julia Hogan (City Staff) | julia.hogan@ci.rosemount.mn.us | 651-322-2052
Partners: MN DNR
Saint Louis Park -
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St. Louis Park employs an ISA Certified Arborist on staff.
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Increased number of grants, trees ID'd with "issues", increase diversity of trees planted and heightened educational initiativess.
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Descriptive links: http://www.isa-arbor.com/faca/findArborist.aspx
For more information contact:
Emily Ziring (City Staff) | eziring@stlouispark.org | 952-924-2191
Partners: International Society of Arboriculture; Minnesota Society of Arboriculture
Saint Paul -
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Saint Paul Foresty has employees who work on outreach to increase tree planting in neighborhoods, especially where canaopy has been deficient. Examples are efforts working with the community of Frog Town, "Tree Frogs" to increase tree planting on private property.
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Kurt Schultz (City staff) | kurt.schultz@ci.stpaul.mn.us | 651-266-6590
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Two Harbors -
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Year action initially completed: 2015
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The City has a certified Tree Inspector on staff
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Jennifer Sterbenz (City Staff) | jsterbenz@twoharborsmn.gov | 218-834-8804
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White Bear Lake -
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Three city staff are MN Certified Tree Inspectors.
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Connie Taillon (City staff) | ctaillon@whitebearlake.org | 651-429-8564
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Woodbury -
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The city has a certified tree inspector on staff.
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Jennifer McLoughlin (City staff) | jmcloughlin@ci.woodbury.mn.us | 651-714-3522
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Ely -
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City has a "Tree Board" that manages city owned trees. One member on the Board, a local botany professor, provides technical assistance on tree management. Bill, another local expert, consults the City on invasive species such as buckthorn and other water based invasive species.
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Scott Kochendorfer (City Staff) | pzadmin@ely.mn.us | 218-226-3224 Ext 3
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Hackensack -
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Year action initially completed: 2021
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Miranda Sater, the Community Forestry Corps Member, became a Certified Tree Inspector for the State of MN on January 4th, 2021.
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Miranda Sater (City Staff) | miranda.sater@gmail.com | 3207605576
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Newport -
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Year action initially completed: 2016
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In 2016, nine Citizen Pruners donated 153 hours to prune 258 young trees planted in Newport as part of the Hwy 61 reconstruction (111 trees were pruned during the winter, as reported in April, and 147 during the summer pruning season). Citizen Pruners also thinned over-crowded dogwood shrubs in the pedestrian bridge parks.
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Deb Schulz (City staff) | dschulz@newportmn.com | 651-459-5677
Partners: Residents of Newport
Saint Peter -
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Year action initially completed: 2012
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The cit of Saint Peter in their efforts to build community capacity to protect existing trees encourages community members to check with the city before hiring someone. Only tree workers who have city licenses are allowed to operate in the community.
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Todd Prafke (City Staff) | barbaral@saintpetermn.gov | 507-934-0663
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Sartell -
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Year action initially completed: 2008
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One of the Public Works staff is a certified tree inspector.
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Nate Keller (City staff) | nate.keller@sartellmn.com | 320-258-7316
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Shorewood -
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Year action initially completed: 2018
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The city contracts with Davey Tree Experts to do free disease tree check-ups on Shorewood properties for Elm, Ash and Oak trees. Davey Tree Experts evaluates all Shorewood public property trees and determines best practices for protecting the tree from future disease, trimming, removing and/or replacing trees.
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Julie Moore (City staff) | jmoore@ci.shorewood.mn.us | 952.960.7906
Partners: Davey Tree Experts
Warren -
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Year action initially completed: 2018
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1-Star: Warren has a volunteer that is a Minnesota Certified Tree Inspector/Minnesota Forest Pest First Detector.
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For more information contact:
Shannon Mortenson (City staff) | shannonm@warrenminnesota.com | 218-745-5343
Partners:
Greenstep Advisor
Rachel Morice, Urban and Community Forest Project Specialist, MN Department of Natural Resources: 651-296-6157, rachel.morice@state.mn.us, www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/urban