Resources
Planting and Tree Care
Plant a Tree the Right Way
This step-by-step fact sheet gives helpful instructions on how to plant containerized and balled and burlapped trees and shrubs.
The Right Tree Brochure
This beautifully illustrated Tree Trust publication provides information on the benefits of trees and guidance on planting and care so you can maximize those benefits. Of particular interest is advice on placing trees in your yard to maximize energy savings and minimize conflicts with power lines. A list of smaller species trees suitable for planting under power lines is included. Sponsored by Great River Energy and Minnesota Power.
Also check Tree Trust's publications and links below.
Tree Trust Publications
You can order the following publications using the order forms provided below:
Community Tree Planting Guide
This 150 page guide published by Tree Trust, revised in 2001, provides step-by-step guidance for organizing a tree planting project in your community.
$40 plus shipping and handling
Tree Planting Guide Order Form
TreeOrd Compact Disk
This interactive CD allows you to draft a local tree ordinance to protect your community trees. Choose from 1,800 passages from ordinances around the country to craft an ordinance that fits your special community needs.
$60 plus shipping and handling
TreeOrd Compact Disk Order Form
Green Spaces ~ Clean Waters
This illustrated booklet demonstrates landscaping ideas for home and business owners that improve water quality. Ideas include lawn care, rain gardens, rain barrels, green roofs, buffers and green parking. In the booklet, there are drawings of an urban residential home and a small business showing how all of the landscaping ideas can be incorporated together.
$6 plus shipping and handling
Green Spaces ~ Clean Waters Booklet Order Form
Buckthorn Bust Neighborhood Guide
Invasive buckthorn takes over natural areas and crowds out more desirable species. This is a resource for communities, neighborhoods and individuals to develop projects to remove buckthorn.
$15 plus shipping and handling
Buckthorn Bust Guide Order Form
Links for Urban Forestry Information
There are many excellent sources of information on urban forestry. Here are some to get your started:
Tree Link
A comprehensive source of information on urban forestry, research and programs.
American Forests
American Forests works to protect, restore and enhance the natural capital of trees and forests throughout the world.
MN Trees
This web site is dedicated to providing current, up-to-date information on trees in Minnesota. Great information on landscaping, choosing trees, and tree care in a northern climate.
Training
Tree Trust provides training for natural resource professionals, community groups and volunteers, city officials, planners, builders and developers and K-12 educators to help them connect to the latest information and research in urban forestry. We can help you organize trainings on specific topics of interest including:
- Teaching Naturally
- Landscaping with Trees for Water Quality
- Conducting Tree Inventories
- Best Practices for Protecting Trees during Development
- Proper Tree Planting and Care
- Revitalize Your Community with Trees
Tree Trust
2350 Wycliff Street Suite 200
Saint Paul, MN 55114
Phone: 651-644-5800
Fax: 651-644-1469
