Tree Board's Mission
Our Board encourages community residents to plant trees so that future generations may enjoy the benefits of reduced pollution, a more beautiful city, increased habitat for wildlife, and the conservation of energy from the natural air conditioning and wind protection that a diverse tree cover provides.
Decorah Tree Board
Board Members
- Scott Timm, chair
- Mark Faldet
- Peter van der Linden
- Dick Guilgot
- Drew Pellett
- vacant
- vacant
Contacts
City Forester: Vacant
- (563)277-5153
- cityforester@decorahia.org
Extension Service:
- 382-2949
- www.extension.iastate.edu
Iowa Urban Forester:
- 515-242-5966
- emma.hanigan@dnr.ia.gov
DNR District Forester:
- 515-228-6611
Resource Conservation & Development:
- 319-864-7112
Planting Trees in Decorah
You need a permit from the City Forester to plant a tree in the right-of-way in the City of Decorah. The reason is to avoid hazards for motorists and damage to underground service facilities.
Before digging, you must contact IOWA ONE CALL at 1-800-292-8989 to find out whether there are underground service facilities on the site you choose. The City Forester can help you do this.