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Marshfield accepts $25,000 Wisconsin DNR urban forestry grant for ash-tree removals and replacements
Summary
Council approved a $25,000 Wisconsin DNR urban forestry grant and a Legacy Tree bid to plant 62 replacement trees after removal of ash trees affected by emerald ash borer.
The Marshfield Common Council approved a $25,000 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources urban forestry grant to support ash tree removal and replacement and authorized related budget adjustments.
Acting Director of Public Works Josh Moritz presented the grant on behalf of City Forester Mark Ryskevich, saying the money will fund tree planting tied to the city’s response to emerald ash borer. The Board of Public Works previously approved a bid from Legacy Tree for $21,700 to plant 62 trees along South Central Avenue, Adler Road and East Veterans Parkway; residents who receive a new street tree will get informational door hangers about tree care.
Moritz told council that this winter crews removed 75 ash trees from public boulevards; since June 17, 2019 the city has removed 742 trees and planted 581. The grant, staff said, will help address that disparity and support public outreach through a citywide news release and social-media posts. Alderman Krantz moved to approve the budget resolution to accept the $25,000 grant; Alderman Stauber seconded. The motion passed.
The finance director will manage grant revenue and the city will coordinate with the contractor on planting locations and resident notification. Staff said the replacement plantings are city trees; removal, stump grinding and replacement will be at no cost to affected residents where the trees are in the terrace.
