Community Forestry (UNDER CONSTRUCTION. BEEP. BEEP.)

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Community Forestry and Sustainable Landscapes benefit the people, wildlife, the environment and the state.

Community Forestry Grants

Support your local trees and green spaces—apply now for funding opportunities through the Nebraska Forest Service.

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What Is A Community Forest?

Learn about what a community forest is and the benefits community forests provide. 
 

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Community Forestry Inventory, Analysis and Monitoring

Find out about programs to inventory, monitor and analyze your community forest.  

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Emerald Ash Borer Toolkit

Learn about Emerald Ash Borer, how it can impact your community and access the Emerald Ash Borer Response Plan Template. 
 

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Tree Board Toolbox

Calling all tree board members! Learn how to run a tree board, strengthen your impact and get great outreach resources. 
 

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Tree City USA

Learn about this program and how your community, school or utility provider can apply. 

 

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Trees for Nebraska Towns

Trees for Nebraska Towns

*In-kind match required

Apply now for free trees through the Trees for Nebraska Towns program to green up your community—applications are open until July 31, 2025!

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Our Work

The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum and Nebraska Forest Service offer assistance to communities to maintain and enhance community forests across the state.

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What are the Benefits of a Community Forest?

Many of the benefits trees provide go unnoticed and underappreciated. That is a big part of the reason our community forests have been in decline for decades.

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Contact Us

For questions on anything related to community forestry or sustainable landscapes, don't hesitate to reach out.