Urban and Community Forestry

Hennepin County works within communities to increase tree canopy resilience

Hennepin County is working to improve tree canopy resilience to climate change, pests, storms, and extreme heat events.

The county is helping homeowners with low incomes get trees removed and replaced on their properties. This work, funded by a U.S. Forest Service grant, addresses a significant need identified by community members as the emerald ash borer has swept through the county.

Follow along to stay informed, apply to have a tree removed on your property, and learn about what is happening in urban and community forestry in Hennepin County.

2,491 tree removal apps received. 1,086 trees inspected. 768 trees removed. 217 trees planted. Removal intake form opens on March 26, 2026.


Hennepin County works within communities to increase tree canopy resilience

Hennepin County is working to improve tree canopy resilience to climate change, pests, storms, and extreme heat events.

The county is helping homeowners with low incomes get trees removed and replaced on their properties. This work, funded by a U.S. Forest Service grant, addresses a significant need identified by community members as the emerald ash borer has swept through the county.

Follow along to stay informed, apply to have a tree removed on your property, and learn about what is happening in urban and community forestry in Hennepin County.

2,491 tree removal apps received. 1,086 trees inspected. 768 trees removed. 217 trees planted. Removal intake form opens on March 26, 2026.


Page last updated: 04 Mar 2026, 04:21 PM