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Urban Forestry

The trees of Stevens Point are the growing capital asset that benefit everyone in the city. Our trees help make Stevens Point a great place to live, do business, and visit. They help provide us with essential services such as clean air and water, as well as economic bonuses such as lower energy bills.

Read our Tree-mendous Benefits Brochure
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Services we Provide Diagnosing tree problems, planting boulevard trees, tree disease control, and other services we provide to City of Stevens Point residents.
Forestry Ordinance Laws that govern our department and its intent and purpose, planting, removal, and maintenance of public trees, related costs, and more.
Forestry Permits Including Standing Permit, Tree Work Permit, Special Construction Permit, and specifications for Construction on Public Lands
Homeowner's Guide for those building a new home on a wooded lot, or expanding an existing home when trees are "in the way."
Mulch Saves Moisture and Trees Find out why applying mulch around a tree is beneficial, and the proper way to apply mulch.
Right Tree, Right Place See examples of 15 species of trees that rarely exceed 25 feet in height at maturity, and therefore do not interfere with overhead utility lines.

Tree Diseases and Pests

Dutch Elm Disease Read about its history, what causes it, how to spot symptoms, and how to stop it.
Emerald Ash Borer Learn to identify this exotic pest and how to prevent it from becoming a problem in our community.
Gypsy Moth This pest has already established itself in our area. Find out what what you can do about it, and what we have done.
Oak Wilt Learn when to prune oaks, and when you shouldn't prune them, in order to prevent the spread of this disease.

Photo of Arborist Cutting Firewood

Phone: (715) 346–1532
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Tree City USA

Tree City USA Growth Award

Proud to be a Tree City USA
Growth Award Recipient.

Read more about our Awards
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Contact:
Todd Ernster, Forester
2442 Sims Avenue
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Phone: (715) 346-1532

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Photo of 2007 Forestry Crew

Your 2007 Forestry Crew: Kurt Harms, Rich Janis, Bobbie Dettmering, Paul Ziemann, Jerome Wotachek, Charles Upthagrove, Zach Wehr, Cassandra Maslowski, Kevin Schanke. Missing: Todd Ernster

       

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