Tree Board's Mission
Our Board encourages community residents to plant trees so that future generations may enjoy the benefits of reduced pollution, 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
- Jeremy Bril
- Vacant
- Scott Timm
- Mark Faldet
- Peter van der Linden
- Dick Guilgot
- Mike Weis
Contacts
City Forester: Robin Sailor
- (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 within six feet of any street or road 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.