The Urban and Community Forestry Program brings the benefits of trees to Michigan communities through planning and partnership. We assist with forest management activities, policy development and education. The program is advised by a volunteer Urban and Community Forestry Council that promotes conservation and maintenance of our state’s urban forests.
Contact Program Coordinator Kevin Sayers or Volunteer Coordinator Ada Takacs for more information.
Grants
Get assistance with tree planting projects, urban forest inventories, management plans and more. There are two different grant opportunities available. Community Forestry Grant applications are currently under consideration.
- Community Forestry Grants
Provides funding for projects that address the urban forestry needs of municipal governments, schools, nonprofit organizations and volunteer groups throughout Michigan. Local units of government, schools, tribes and nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply.
- DTE Energy Foundation Tree Planting Grants
Provides funding to increase the number of properly planted and maintained trees within the service territory of DTE Energy. Open to local units of government, schools and nonprofit organizations within the service territory of DTE Energy and its subsidiaries, DTE Electric and DTE gas.
Arbor Day
Arbor Day is the celebration of trees and their importance in our lives; it is also a time to think about what we can do for trees and the earth. Celebrate Arbor Day every year on the last Friday in April; in 2020, it will be Friday, April 24.Healthy natural resources are vital for vibrant communities. Trees in our backyards, neighborhoods, cities, farms and forests connect us to our past and to our future.
To get involved or plan your own celebration of trees, contact the Michigan Arbor Day Alliance online or by calling 517-543-5848, extension 5.To learn more about Arbor Day, get information about caring for trees and more, visit the Arbor Day Foundation website.
Tree City USA
The Tree City USA program, part of the Arbor Day Foundation, has been greening cities and towns across America since 1976. It is a nationwide movement that provides the framework necessary for communities to manage and expand their public trees. Every year, thousands of cities, campuses and utilities are recognized for their commitment to quality tree care and sustainable urban forest management. See a list of this year’s recipients.
- Tree City Program Requirements
- Apply to be a Tree City
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