Forestry

The City of Hutchinson’s Forestry Division has a long tradition of supporting a robust community forest which currently consists of over 13,000 public trees.

Hutchinson has been a Tree City USA program for over 40 years.  We take great pride in our “forest on the prairie” and strive to improve and expand it through maintenance and planting activities thereby ensuring the benefits of a healthy urban forest for generations to come.

Tree USA Sign

Forestry operations are provided through the combined efforts of the Public Works and Parks Departments who prune, remove and plant trees while also providing educational outreach to local schools and civic groups.

Donovan Schuette
Board Certified Master Arborist, Municipal Specialist
Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
MN-4636BM
HATS
1400 Adams St SE
Hutchinson, MN 55350


Japanese Beetle was found in August 2020 in Hutchinson.  This pest is a 2 pronged nuisance, preying on turfgrass as a grub and cosmetically damaging trees and shrubs as an adult beetle.  There are 2 links below from the Department of Agriculture and from the U of MN extension with information and solutions on dealing with Japanese Beetle.

 

MN Department of Agriculture’s page on Japanese Beetle

U of MN’s page on Japanese Beetle


Tree Planting Video

 

New Tree Care Guide

 

Energy Tree Information

Tree Disease and Infestation Concerns

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Resources

 

University of Minnesota Extension
Research-based information for landowners, loggers and industry professionals to help protect and improve Minnesota’s woodlands.

University of Minnesota – My Minnesota Woods
U of M Forest Resources Extension – home to all of the MN tree-related information you may need as a homeowner or industry professional.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources – Division of Forestry
Learn more about what’s going on in the field of forestry here in MN. Topics include fire management, state land management, education and assistance, and more!

View all Insect Pests & Diseases
All of the information you need to know about tree pests and diseases in MN You can also find out more information about the emerald ash borer quarantine.

International Society of Arboriculture – Trees Are Good!
Resources on how to properly care for urban trees and what benefits these trees are providing. Reliable tree care information is provided by the International Society of Arboriculture and other industry organizations.


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