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 also plant and maintain landscape and annual flower beds along village streets and parks. If you would like to request Village forestry services or have questions regarding the Village forestry program please enter the Citizen Request Management Center.
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CHRIS CLARK - Superintendent of Parks, Forestry, & Golf
The Village Forestry Division is directed by Chris Clark the Superintendent of Parks, Forestry, & Golf. 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 Wisconsin Park & Recreation Association, and the Arbor Day Foundation.
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, Superintendent of Parks, Forestry, & Golf.
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GLOBAL WARMING?
Whether you believe in global warming or not, the USDA has recently published a new plant hardiness zone map. The new map shows a slight shift and associated increase in plants that we can grow in our area. Click on the map above for more information.
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STREET TREE PRUNING SCHEDULE
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2012 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 2012 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 report any other concerns with the street trees please enter the Citizen Request Management Center or contact Chris Clark, Park Superintendent/Forester.
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RESEARCH SHOWS THAT LIVING NEAR GREEN SPACE IMPROVES HEALTH
There is more evidence that living near a 'green space' has health benefits.
Research in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health says the impact is particularly noticeable in reducing rates of mental ill health.
Green Spaces Improve Health
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PREVENT THE SPREAD OF TREE & FOREST INSECTS AND DISEASES
DON'T MOVE FIREWOOD
Click on the picture above for more information about firewood and the potential dangers of moving firewood. This information is provided by the Continental Dialogue on Non-Native Forest Insects and Diseases and The Nature Conservancy.
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