Urban and Community Forestry

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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 tree canopy in Hennepin County faces a number of threats, including development, insects and diseases, climate extremes, and poor installation and maintenance.

Hennepin County forestry is helping homeowners with low incomes get trees removed and replaced on their properties as well as learn more about tree care and benefits. This work, funded by a U.S. Forest Service grant, this work addresses a significant need identified by community members as the emerald ash borer has swept through the county.

County foresters are also collaborating with the Minnesota Department of Transportation to plant 160 trees across seven sites on state rights-of-way along interstate 94 corridor in Minneapolis during the spring of 2024. These sites present an opportunity to increase the environmental and public health benefits that come from roadside trees.

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.

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 tree canopy in Hennepin County faces a number of threats, including development, insects and diseases, climate extremes, and poor installation and maintenance.

Hennepin County forestry is helping homeowners with low incomes get trees removed and replaced on their properties as well as learn more about tree care and benefits. This work, funded by a U.S. Forest Service grant, this work addresses a significant need identified by community members as the emerald ash borer has swept through the county.

County foresters are also collaborating with the Minnesota Department of Transportation to plant 160 trees across seven sites on state rights-of-way along interstate 94 corridor in Minneapolis during the spring of 2024. These sites present an opportunity to increase the environmental and public health benefits that come from roadside trees.

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.

Do you have any questions for us?

Ask any questions you have about Hennepin County's community and urban forestry work or trees in general. Your questions will be answered by Forestry team members. You can also review other's questions and our answers.  

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  • Share I have very mature trees on my yard that I was thinking of fertilizing them! a massive Cottenwood, & 3 oak - I think!! 1st is that a good idea? 2nd If it good to do - who would you suggest I have do it? Thanks Terry on Facebook Share I have very mature trees on my yard that I was thinking of fertilizing them! a massive Cottenwood, & 3 oak - I think!! 1st is that a good idea? 2nd If it good to do - who would you suggest I have do it? Thanks Terry on Twitter Share I have very mature trees on my yard that I was thinking of fertilizing them! a massive Cottenwood, & 3 oak - I think!! 1st is that a good idea? 2nd If it good to do - who would you suggest I have do it? Thanks Terry on Linkedin Email I have very mature trees on my yard that I was thinking of fertilizing them! a massive Cottenwood, & 3 oak - I think!! 1st is that a good idea? 2nd If it good to do - who would you suggest I have do it? Thanks Terry link

    I have very mature trees on my yard that I was thinking of fertilizing them! a massive Cottenwood, & 3 oak - I think!! 1st is that a good idea? 2nd If it good to do - who would you suggest I have do it? Thanks Terry

    Terry asked 6 days ago

    Hi Terry, thank you for reaching out with such a good question. This can often be a dilemma for property owners. Unfortunately, I would need to visually inspect the trees to give you a correct answer. What I would recommend is to hold of on fertilizing the trees and just make sure to water the trees over the summer any time that it hasn’t rained for a week or more. We’ve found that the best thing we can do is to water the trees very slowly over the course of a few hours once a week. If the trees are looking like they are starting to die back and lose leaves early, I would then recommend getting the trees looked at by an ISA Certified Arborist. They can be located on this website that allows you to search for professionals in your area.

    Kind Regards,

    Dustin Ellis

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  • Share I have an ash tree recently died from Emerald Ash bore, and was wondering what my income limit has to be to receive help financially from that grant for removal of such trees. Also, how do I apply for it? on Facebook Share I have an ash tree recently died from Emerald Ash bore, and was wondering what my income limit has to be to receive help financially from that grant for removal of such trees. Also, how do I apply for it? on Twitter Share I have an ash tree recently died from Emerald Ash bore, and was wondering what my income limit has to be to receive help financially from that grant for removal of such trees. Also, how do I apply for it? on Linkedin Email I have an ash tree recently died from Emerald Ash bore, and was wondering what my income limit has to be to receive help financially from that grant for removal of such trees. Also, how do I apply for it? link

    I have an ash tree recently died from Emerald Ash bore, and was wondering what my income limit has to be to receive help financially from that grant for removal of such trees. Also, how do I apply for it?

    Jimbo asked about 2 months ago

    Thank you for reaching out. The program is income based. We will be prioritizing applications from owner-occupied property owners in Hennepin County whose household income is below 80% of the adjusted median income for a family of four. View a chart displaying 2023 adjusted median income from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(External link).

    The application will be online and a two-step process. Both steps will be online applications. Residents will need to upload proof of eligibility (proof of income, assistance programs, etc.) during the second step of the application process. The application will be available in English, Hmong, Somali, and Spanish. We are expecting to have the application open in June 2024. 

    Please check out the FAQ’s for further information.

    Kind Regards,

    Dustin Ellis

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  • Share I am I need of help in removing an emerald ash borer tree from my property in Golden Valley with the help from Hennepin County using funds from the U S Forest Service grant. Thank you for your assistance. on Facebook Share I am I need of help in removing an emerald ash borer tree from my property in Golden Valley with the help from Hennepin County using funds from the U S Forest Service grant. Thank you for your assistance. on Twitter Share I am I need of help in removing an emerald ash borer tree from my property in Golden Valley with the help from Hennepin County using funds from the U S Forest Service grant. Thank you for your assistance. on Linkedin Email I am I need of help in removing an emerald ash borer tree from my property in Golden Valley with the help from Hennepin County using funds from the U S Forest Service grant. Thank you for your assistance. link

    I am I need of help in removing an emerald ash borer tree from my property in Golden Valley with the help from Hennepin County using funds from the U S Forest Service grant. Thank you for your assistance.

    justin asked 2 months ago

    Thank you for reaching out. We are awaiting the full approval of our program and expect services to begin in June of this year. You can subscribe to our newsletter on the right side of this page to receive notification when applications open along with other updates about the grant.

    Kind Regards,

    Dustin Ellis

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  • Share I had six ash trees removed about 2 months ago in Brooklyn Center. Can I apply after the fact with a receipt to be reimbursed? I believe I qualify under the income limits. on Facebook Share I had six ash trees removed about 2 months ago in Brooklyn Center. Can I apply after the fact with a receipt to be reimbursed? I believe I qualify under the income limits. on Twitter Share I had six ash trees removed about 2 months ago in Brooklyn Center. Can I apply after the fact with a receipt to be reimbursed? I believe I qualify under the income limits. on Linkedin Email I had six ash trees removed about 2 months ago in Brooklyn Center. Can I apply after the fact with a receipt to be reimbursed? I believe I qualify under the income limits. link

    I had six ash trees removed about 2 months ago in Brooklyn Center. Can I apply after the fact with a receipt to be reimbursed? I believe I qualify under the income limits.

    michellebc asked 24 days ago

    Retroactive payments are not allowed per grant guidelines.

    Minneapolis residents may be eligible for retroactive reimbursement through a separate funding program. Contact the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board for more information on reimbursement.

    Kind Regards,

    Dustin Ellis

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Page last updated: 16 May 2024, 07:36 AM