Criteria for consideration in Tree City USA:

• The city must have a Tree Board or Department.
• The city must have a Community Tree Ordinance.
• The city must have a Community Forestry Program with an Annual Budget of at Least $2 per Capita.
• The city must have an Arbor Day Observance and Proclamation.

More information about our Tree City USA status can be obtained through the Director of Forestry.

City Tree Planting Program

The City of Menasha 's tree planting program provides terrace trees to properties on a rotating basis by aldermanic district. For 2010 the Forestry division will target districts 3 and 4. Other districts may receive tress depending on availability. Trees will be planted both in the Spring and Fall.

Trees will be planted in terrace areas which are at least (3) three feet wide, (10) ten feet from a driveway, (5) five feet from a water service, (35) thirty five feet from intersections, and (30) thirty feet from other trees. Terraces without overhead utilities will have priority for tree planting. Tree locations will be determined by the City Forester.

Please note that residents who wish to plant their own tree(s) in the terrace area must obtain a permit from the City Forester before planting.

Any questions in regard to the tree planting program should be directed to Vince Maas, City Forester.

Emerald Ash Borer

The City of Menasha has received an Urban Forestry Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Forestry Program as authorized under s. 23.097, Wis. Stat.

This project will include the development of an Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) management plan which will include the following:

• Updated tree inventory – assessing the public Ash trees – number, size, and condition

• Determine the EAB authority and update the City's Forestry ordinances

• Create an Ash management action plan

• Prepare public awareness/educational opportunities for residents of the City of Menasha and the local community. This would include information on the history of EAB, what are the signs of infection, what steps should be taken for prevention, and removal/disposal of dead trees

More information will be provided when available. If you have questions contact Park Superintendent Vince Maas.