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Forest Health Alert |
Because of the significant threat presented by emerald ash borer (EAB), the Nebraska Forest Service no longer recommends significant planting of ash trees native to North America. This includes green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica), black ash (Fraxinus nigra), blue ash (Fraxinus quadrangulata) and white ash (Fraxinus americana). This also includes popular cultivars, such as 'Patmore' green ash and 'Autumn Purple' white ash. For more detailed information, please read the NFS Position on Ash. For information about identifying ash trees, click here. For information about identifying emerald ash borer, click here. |
Even if you live in a town or city, you are surrounded by forests. Look around and you will see parks and open spaces filled with trees that work to make your evironment a cleaner, healthier place to live. It is the mission of the Nebraska Forest Service to provide and support a viable community forestry program in Nebraska. This program will provide assistance to Nebraska communities and citizens with the intent of maintaining and enhancing the community forest resource across the state.
These pages provide current information about community forestry issues in Nebraska as well as other interesting and educational resources. If you have questions or comments contact:
Eric Berg |
Nebraska Forest Service |
Community Forestry Program Leader |
107 Plant Industry Bldg., P.O. Box 830815 |
Lincoln, NE 68583-0815 |
(402) 472-6511 |
Keep up to date on the happenings in the Nebraska Community Forestry Program by subscribing to the "Down the Shady Lane" newsletter, published four times per year. To view the electronic issue of "Down the Shady Lane" click here. You will need Adobe Acrobat. You may also subscribe to the "Shady Lane" listserver.
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Nebraska is part of the five state Region 2 of the USDA Forest Service that includes that includes Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
Program Links
- ReTree Nebraska
ReTree Nebraska is a 10-year cooperative initiative to raise public awareness of the value of trees, reverse the decline of Nebraska's community tree and forest resources and improve the health and sustainability of community trees and forests across our state for future generations. The primary goal of ReTree Nebraska is to work in partnership with people across Nebraska to foster the proper planting and maintenance of 1 million new trees by 2017.
- Nebraska Community Forestry Awards Program
- The NFS recognizes the achievements of citizens, communities, groups, and businesses that work to improve our community forest resource. Nominations for awards can be made at anytime during the year.
- Nebraska Community Forestry Council
- The mission of the Nebraska Community Forestry Council is to promote sound stewardship of our community forest resource. The council will partner with the Nebraska Forest Service, Nebraska communities, and citizens to emphasize tree advocacy and educational programs.
- Tree City / Tree Line USA
- The National Arbor Day Foundation sponsors the Tree City and Tree Line USA Program. There are more 100 Tree City USA communities and four Tree Line USA utilities, representing 80 percent of our state's population. A list of Nebraska's 2007 Tree City and Tree Line USAs is available here. To download an instruction packet, click here. To complete and submit your recertification form electronically, click here.
- Grants for Community Forestry Activities (Partnerships)
- The Nebraska Forest Service is active in statewide programs that provide funding assistance for planting trees on public lands. There are also other opportunities for grant funding.
- How to Find and Hire a Certified Arborist
- Check here if you need an arborist for tree work.
- Nebraska Elementary School Arbor Day Poster Contest
- The Nebraska Forest Service coordinates the Arbor Day Foundation Poster Contest in Nebraska. The Nebraska contest is sponsored by the Nebraska Power Association. Toyota is the national sponsor.
- Forestry Consultants
- This directory includes individuals and firms that offer forestry consulting services in Nebraska. It was originally developed from a “Nebraska Forestry Consultants Survey” conducted in April, 2002. Corrections/additions are periodically incorporated.
- Nebraska Statewide Arboretum
- The entire state of Nebraska is an arboretum; a very unique concept.
- Nebraska's Landscape Trees
- A list of some of Nebraska's more popular landscape trees. Most have descriptions and pictures you can view or download in PDF format.
- Educational and Technical Resources
- Tree selection, care and storm damage information including How to Hire an Arborist.
- University of Nebraska Rural Initiative
- University-wide approach to focus the knowledge, skills, and creativity on the four campuses (Kearney, Lincoln, Omaha and the Medical Center) upon stabilizing and enhancing the economy and quality of life in non-metropolitan Nebraska.
Community Forestry Organizations
- Tree Link
- An excellent site with comprehensive resources, including an online tree ID key
- Trees Are Good
- A good site with consumer information about trees and tree care, sponsored by the International Society of Arboriculture
- CommunityTrees.org
- A private public partnership dedicated to developing greenspace in our communities. Lots of good downloadable information
- International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
- Educational resources, certified arborists
- Midwestern Chapter - ISA
- ISA Chapter information, calendar and links
- Student Society of Arboriculture
- Student Activities at Arboricultural/Urban Forestry Colleges
- Nebraska Arborists Association
- Box 81414, Lincoln, NE 68501-1414, Phone: 402-476-3852
- National Tree Trust
- Tree Planting Grants and Educational Programs
- American Forests
- Global ReLeaf, Green Cities, National Big Tree Register
