Mission:
To preserve and enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors in Howard through the prudent management of our community's urban forest, landscapes, and natural resources.
The Forestry Division is responsible for the planting and maintenance of all trees within the street right-of-way, in village parks, and all other village owned properties. We are also responsible for the planting and maintenance of landscape and annual flower beds along village streets and parks.
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CHRIS CLARK - VILLAGE FORESTER
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The Village Forestry Division is directed by the Village Forester Chris Clark. Chris became the Village Forester in May 2003. He is an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist, who received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Urban Forestry from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. Chris holds professional affiliation memberships with the International Society of Arboriculture, the Wisconsin Arborist Association, the Arbor Day Foundation, and the Society of Municipal Arborists.
The Village Forestry page has many important documents and links. Please review the information below. If you cannot find the information you desire on the web page, please email Chris Clark, Village Forester.
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ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION
The Village of Howard celebrated Arbor Day on Friday, April 25th with the 6th grade All-STAR House from Lineville Intermediate School. The 50+ students learned about the history of Arbor Day, the benefits of trees to their community, and participated in the planting of a tree. The students planted a honeylocust tree in the school's outdoor education area and were each given an evergreen tree to plant at home with their families.
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BENEFITS OF TREES
The urban forest is no longer an oxymoron as once thought by the urban community. Trees and other landscaping are part of everyday life in the city and are an integral portion of our "green" infrastructure. Trees benefit the community in many ways and even pay us back. View the following documents for more information on these benefits.
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2008 Street Tree Pruning Schedule
The Village Forestry Division maintains all street & park trees throughout the village. All trees are on a pruning schedule to maintain the structure, form, and health of the trees. To view the street tree pruning schedule for the 2008 season, please select the link above. The Forestry Division will also perform pruning at other times throughout the year. If you would like to submit a request to have street trees pruned or to report any other concerns with the street trees please contact Chris Clark, Village Forester or call 434-4640.
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Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council 2007 Report, an annual report given to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource by the Urban Forestry Council, outlines the issues that face our community forests and forestry programs throughout the state of Wisconsin.
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Champion Trees of Brown County, Wisconsin is a booklet listing the largest trees and their locations within Brown County. You can also pick up a free copy of the booklet at the Village Hall, 2456 Glendale Avenue.
(Left) Brown County Champion White Oak, Village Green Golf Course
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The Village of Howard has received the Tree City USA award from the National Arbor Day Foundation for sixteen (16) consecutive years, Tree City USA Recognition Letter. The Village also received the prestigious Tree City USA Growth Award for demonstrating progress in its community forestry program in 2007. To view the requirements for a community to be bestowed the Tree City USA recognition, please click on the Tree City USA emblem.
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