Overview: During the recent New Ulm Tree Advisory Commission meeting, discussions centered around a significant grant application to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) aimed at addressing the ongoing issue of ash tree removal and subsequent replanting in the city. The commission plans to request $362,900 to cover the estimated costs of removing 382 ash trees across various city properties and planting new trees in their place. The anticipated funding would be crucial in tackling the city’s goal of improving its urban canopy and maintaining the health of its public spaces.