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 - PARK SUPERINTENDENT / FORESTER
The Village Forestry Division is directed by Chris Clark the Park Superintendent/Forester . 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, Park Superintendent/Forester.
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ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION
The Village of Howard celebrated Arbor Day on Friday, April 24th with the 6th grade All-STAR House from Lineville Intermediate School. The 53 students learned about the history of Arbor Day, the benefits of trees to their community, and were each given an evergreen tree to plant at home with their families. The group tree planting with the students had to be cancelled due to inclement weather. Three Autumn Blaze maple trees were later planted in recognition of Arbor Day by the Village of Howard Forestry Division.
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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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EMERALD ASH BORER IS FOUND IN WISCONSIN
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The Emerald Ash Borer was confirmed at a new location in western Wisconsin on April 6th, 2009. The WDNR has confirmed an infestation in Vernon County on the banks of the Mississippi River. This location is across the river from the Iowa / Minnesota border. Those states are currently looking for signs of EAB west of the Mississippi River.
For more information on this subject please visit Emerald Ash Borer and Emerald Ash Borer in Wisconsin.
The University of Wisconsin-Extension, along with other multi-state agencies, has created an informational pamphlet about insecticide options for protecting ash trees from Emerald Ash Borer. To view a copy please select Emerald Ash Borer Insecticide Options.
To view various reports about Emerald Ash Borer from WDNR / WI DATCP / USDA APHIS agencies please select from below:
Wisconsin Emerald Ash Borer Newsletter.
EAB Situation Report.
Easy Guide for EAB Regulations.
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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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2009 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 2009 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, Village Forester.
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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 Arbor Day Foundation for seventeen (17) consecutive years, Tree City USA Recognition Letter. The Village has also received the prestigious Tree City USA Growth Award eight times for demonstrating progress in its community forestry program. 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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