Urban and Community Forestry Program (Michigan)

Urban and Community Forestry Program (Michigan) is sponsored by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Offers grants for tree management, care, and planting to assist with urban and community forestry.

Air quality across the state is being affected by wildfire smoke. Before heading outdoors, get information on current conditions and alerts at Michigan. gov/MiAir, and learn about the state’s response to inform and protect the public at Michigan.

gov/EGLEWildfireSmoke. Department of Natural Resources * Managing your resources * Cheboygan River Lock schedule Go to Camping and lodging * Camping and lodging rates and operating dates Get all your fishing information here, including rules and regulations, license info, the weekly fishing report and much more.

Use the link above to visit the fishing home page, or go directly to your area of interest below: * Master angler and state record * Fishing Tournament Information System * Report observations and marked or tagged fish Get all your hunting information here, including hunting season dates, rules and regulations, and much more.

Use the button above to visit the hunting home page, or go directly to your area of interest below: * Hunter safety certificate * Hunting season calendar * Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app Information on DNR shooting and archery ranges, rules and regulations, resources to get started and more. Use the button above to visit the target shooing and archery home page, or go directly to one of the pages below: * Algonac (St.

Clair County) * Bald Mountain (Oakland County) * Dansville (Ingham County) * Echo Point (Allegan County) * Island Lake (Livingston County) * Lost Nation (Hillsdale County) * Skoglund-Erickson (Marquette County) * Ortonville (Lapeer County) * Pontiac Lake (Oakland County) * Porcupine Mountains (Ontonagon County) * Rose Lake (Clinton County) * Sharonville (Jackson County) * Supply Road (Grand Traverse County) * Voyer Lake (Montmorency County) Find snowmobile trail permit info, maps, rules and regulations and more.

USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE SNOWMOBILE HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below: Go to Morel mushroom hunting Want to find tasty morel mushrooms in the forest? Click the box above for tips and tricks to fill your basket. Find cross-country ski, ice fishing , snowmobiling info and much more.

* Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park * Customer service centers * Michigan History Center * Outdoor Adventure Center * Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center Go to Ralph A.

MacMullan Conference Center Find facility info, overnight info, an event calendar and much more. Find a great trail experience near you - whether you want to hike, bike, snowmobile or ride an ORV. From long, paved linear trails to rugged forest terrain, Michigan offers trail opportunities for all abilities and interests.

Visitor Centers across the state provide education programs, field trips, archery, fishing, trails and much more. Click the box above to see all our locations, or click the individual location below. * Carl T.

Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center * Michigan DNR Pocket Park * Hartwick Pines Visitor Center * Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center * Ludington State Park education programs * Oden Hatchery Visitor Center * Porcupine Mountains Visitor Center * Saginaw Bay Visitor Center * Tahquamenon Falls education programs * Wolf Lake Hatchery Visitor Center * Search for permits and more Go to Recreation Passport We administer grants that enable our local partners to promote the lifestyles we all enjoy by providing recreational opportunities, enhancing wildlife habitat and ensuring public safety.

Visit the grants home page by clicking on the button above, or view a specific area of interest below: * Law enforcement and safety Go to Education and safety * Recreational safety and hunter education * Learn about Michigan's species Recreational safety and hunter education Go to Recreational safety and hunter education Recreational Safety and Hunter Education Learn about Michigan's species Go to Learn about Michigan's species Learn about Michigan's diverse range of fish, plants, trees, reptiles, amphibians, insects and mammals.

Click the box above to see all species, or click the species group below. * Reptiles and amphibians DNR educators across the state provide fun, educational activities, programs and workshops year-round for adults, families and kids. Click the box above to see all our offerings, or click the program below.

* Nature programs in state parks * Natural and historical education resources for home * Archery classes and clinics * Becoming an Outdoors Woman Go to Programs for educators DNR educators provide classroom lessons, field trip opportunities, professional development and experiential programs to teachers around the state. Click the box above to see all our offerings, or click the program below.

* Academy of Natural Resources * Salmon in the Classroom * Wildlife classroom curricula * National Archery in the Schools Program Go to Managing your resources * Landowner/homeowner resources * State parks, trails and waterways * Rules, laws and enforcement * Creel Clerks & Angler Surveys * Cultural & Scientific Collectors Permit (Fisheries) DNR forest resources professionals maintain healthy forests, manage wildfire, maintain responsible harvesting certifications and improve wildlife habitat.

Click the box above to learn more about Michigan's state forests.

* Resources for private forest land owners * Forest Products Industry * Commercial Timber Sales * Urban and Community Forestry Landowner/homeowner resources Go to Landowner/homeowner resources State parks, trails and waterways Go to State parks, trails and waterways * BIP strategic development plan * Permission to Use Public Land * Payment in Lieu of Taxes * Underground Natural Gas Storage Doing business with the DNR Rules, laws and enforcement Go to Rules, laws and enforcement * Regulation summaries and handbooks * County and Municipal Law Enforcement Information * Land Auctions and Sales * Recent Land Acquisitions and Exchanges * Michigan Grassland Coalition * Mission, vision and values * Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry Mission, vision and values Go to Mission, vision and values Accessible recreation opportunities in Michigan * Color Blind Scenic Viewers * Trails and Scenic Sites Go to Boards and committees All DNR-related boards, committees, and advisory groups * Accessibility Advisory Council * Belle Isle Park Advisory Committee * Fisheries Division Citizens Advisory Committees * Forest Management Advisory Committee * Natural Resources Commission * Natural Resources Trust Fund Board * Northern Lake Michigan Islands Collaborative * Michigan History Center Commissions & Committees * Pigeon River Country Advisory Council * Pigeon River Country Equestrian Committee * State Parks Advisory Committee * Timber and Forest Products Advisory Council * Trails Advisory Council * Upper Peninsula Citizens' Advisory Councils * Upper Peninsula Habitat Workgroup * Urban and Community Forestry Council * Michigan Wildlife Council * Wolf Management Advisory Council Find seasonal, part-time and full-time job openings with the DNR information on how to contact us * Customer Service Centers information about volunteer and donation opportunities News releases, closures, photos and more * Ice Storm 2025 Information * Conservation officer bi-weekly reports Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry Go to Policies and Reports * Managing your resources * Cheboygan River Lock schedule * Camping and lodging rates and operating dates * Master angler and state record * Fishing Tournament Information System * Report observations and marked or tagged fish * Hunter safety certificate * Hunting season calendar * Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app * Algonac (St.

Clair County) * Bald Mountain (Oakland County) * Dansville (Ingham County) * Echo Point (Allegan County) * Island Lake (Livingston County) * Lost Nation (Hillsdale County) * Skoglund-Erickson (Marquette County) * Ortonville (Lapeer County) * Pontiac Lake (Oakland County) * Porcupine Mountains (Ontonagon County) * Rose Lake (Clinton County) * Sharonville (Jackson County) * Supply Road (Grand Traverse County) * Voyer Lake (Montmorency County) BackMorel mushroom hunting * Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park * Customer service centers * Michigan History Center * Outdoor Adventure Center * Ralph A.

MacMullan Conference Center BackRalph A. MacMullan Conference Center * Carl T.

Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center * Michigan DNR Pocket Park * Hartwick Pines Visitor Center * Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center * Ludington State Park education programs * Oden Hatchery Visitor Center * Porcupine Mountains Visitor Center * Saginaw Bay Visitor Center * Tahquamenon Falls education programs * Wolf Lake Hatchery Visitor Center * Search for permits and more * Law enforcement and safety * Recreational safety and hunter education * Learn about Michigan's species BackRecreational safety and hunter education BackLearn about Michigan's species * Reptiles and amphibians * Nature programs in state parks * Natural and historical education resources for home * Archery classes and clinics * Becoming an Outdoors Woman BackPrograms for educators * Academy of Natural Resources * Salmon in the Classroom * Wildlife classroom curricula * National Archery in the Schools Program BackManaging your resources * Landowner/homeowner resources * State parks, trails and waterways * Rules, laws and enforcement * Creel Clerks & Angler Surveys * Cultural & Scientific Collectors Permit (Fisheries) * Resources for private forest land owners * Forest Products Industry * Commercial Timber Sales * Urban and Community Forestry BackLandowner/homeowner resources BackState parks, trails and waterways * BIP strategic development plan * Permission to Use Public Land * Payment in Lieu of Taxes * Underground Natural Gas Storage BackRules, laws and enforcement * Regulation summaries and handbooks * County and Municipal Law Enforcement Information * Land Auctions and Sales * Recent Land Acquisitions and Exchanges * Michigan Grassland Coalition * Mission, vision and values * Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry BackMission, vision and values * Color Blind Scenic Viewers * Trails and Scenic Sites BackBoards and committees * Accessibility Advisory Council * Belle Isle Park Advisory Committee * Fisheries Division Citizens Advisory Committees * Forest Management Advisory Committee * Natural Resources Commission * Natural Resources Trust Fund Board * Northern Lake Michigan Islands Collaborative * Michigan History Center Commissions & Committees * Pigeon River Country Advisory Council * Pigeon River Country Equestrian Committee * State Parks Advisory Committee * Timber and Forest Products Advisory Council * Trails Advisory Council * Upper Peninsula Citizens' Advisory Councils * Upper Peninsula Habitat Workgroup * Urban and Community Forestry Council * Michigan Wildlife Council * Wolf Management Advisory Council * Customer Service Centers * Ice Storm 2025 Information * Conservation officer bi-weekly reports /dnr/managing-resources/forestry/urban Back to Department of Natural Resources Search is currently unavailable.

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Managing your resources 4. Urban and Community Forestry Wood shovel digging a hole in the ground to prep for tree planting ## Trees help communities thrive The Urban and Community Forestry Program brings the benefits of trees to Michigan communities through planning and partnership. We assist with forest management activities, community policy development and education.

The program is funded through the USDA Forest Service and is advised by a volunteer council that promotes conservation and maintenance of urban forests.

### Connect with the UCF Program staff: Program Manager,Kevin SayersProgram Urban Forester,Lawrence Law Program Grant Specialist, Kerry Gray Program Urban Forester, Daphna Gadoth General Program Questions, General email Learn about the Michigan Urban and Community Forestry Council * ## Urban forest factsLearn why community trees are essential * ## MI Community Tree Species Selection GuidePlan, plant and grow trees that thrive with this free guide * ## Mi Trees: Plant it forward!

Find tree planting resources and learn about our tree planting pledge. * ## Annual UCF reportUCF program highlights and accomplishments Get assistance for tree planting, urban forest inventories, management plans and more. * A group of volunteers plants a tree in a neighborhood ### Community Forestry Grants Due to a loss in federal funding, we are unable to offer this grant in 2025.

Please check back for future updates. A blooming apple tree planted in an urban setting near the water ### DTE Energy Foundation tree planting grants **FY26 DTE Grant Recipients** The FY27 DTE Tree Planting Grant applications will be released in summer 2026. * DTE Energy Foundation Tree Planting Grant Overview Volunteers plant saplings in Rouge Park.

Applications are being accepted for the Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Grant program beginning April 6. **Application Deadline:**May 18, 2026 at 5pm ET. For information on applying see "How to Apply" in Grant Handbook and in the video linked below.

Grant application is available in the DNR MiGrants - please review Grant Handbook and/or video tutorial **_before_**visiting DNR MiGrants. * UCF Assistance Grant Handbook * Video: How to apply for UCF Assistance Grant Image_Forestry_UCF_TCVideo The Arbor Day Foundation'sTree USA family of programshas been greening cities and towns across America since 1976.

It's a nationwide movement that provides a framework for communities to manage and expand their public trees. Every year, thousands of cities, campuses and utilities are recognized for their commitment to quality tree care and sustainable urban forest management.

* Tree City USA Reporting Dashboard * Tree USA Program requirements * Apply to be a Tree City * Michigan Tree City USA infographic Watch a short video on the Tree City USA program Star-shaped sweet gum tree leaves beginning to show fall color ## Arbor Day: A celebration of trees! **Arbor Day 2026 will be Friday, April 24. ** Arbor Day is a holiday dedicated to celebrating all the good things trees provide.

It's annually held on the last Friday in April. Plan an Arbor Day celebration or join in!

## Expert tree care for municipalities * ### Find an ASCA consulting arboristWork with a member of the American Society of Consulting Arborists * ### Find an urban forestry consultantFind an ISA-Michigan certified consulting arborist ## Expert tree care for homeowners * ### Find a TCIA-accredited landscaping companyWork with a company accredited with the Tree Care Industry Association * ### Find an ISA -Michigan arboristUse the find-an-arborist tool to find a member on the ISA-Michigan business directory * ### Homeowner Tree Removal ResourcesResources to assist with safely removing trees or who to contact to get the job done.

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