New Ulm Tree Advisory Commission Chooses Ginkgo for Big Tree Contest and Approves Colorful Utility Inserts

Overview: The New Ulm Tree Advisory Commission’s recent meeting focused on tree management initiatives, promoting the Big Tree Contest, and deciding on utility bill inserts. The Commission selected the ginkgo tree as the species of focus for the annual Big Tree Contest and opted for color-printed utility bill inserts to better engage the community.

New Ulm Tree Advisory Commission Tackles Tree Removal and Replanting Amid Upcoming Reconstruction Projects

Overview: The New Ulm Tree Advisory Commission, at its recent meeting, discussed developments regarding tree management and removal, focusing on the Garden Street 2027 reconstruction project and the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) removal program. The commission is poised to balance the removal of mature trees with efforts to encourage replanting, aligning with federal funding and city planning initiatives.

Community Arts Initiative to Transform Dead Ash Trees Sparks Debate at New Ulm Meeting

Overview: During the recent New Ulm Tree Advisory Commission meeting held on November 7, 2024, the commission discussed a new initiative aimed at repurposing dead Ash trees into community art, updates on tree planting and removal, as well as disease tree removal reimbursements. The meeting featured a significant conversation about transforming dead Ash trees into works of art, a topic that generated considerable discussion regarding logistics, costs, and community involvement.

New Ulm Tree Advisory Commission Faces Funding Shortfall Amid Emerald Ash Borer Crisis

Overview: The New Ulm Tree Advisory Commission convened on September 5, 2024, to discuss urgent topics, including the depletion of funds for the tree removal reimbursement program, the ongoing battle against Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), and the future of the city’s urban forest.