Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District Press Release
The Storm Damage Tree Replacement Program is designed to encourage replacement plantings of trees and shrubs damaged or destroyed due to tornadoes, strong winds, hail, and ice storms. The program is designed to encourage plantings that provide public and private benefits. Cost-share funding will be considered for 4’ – 8’ nursery stock replacement trees. This program is not for the replacement of trees that have been damaged or have died due to winter kill, disease, or insects. Cost-share through this program is not available for the removal of damaged or dead trees, stump removal or maintenance.
- Public-Owned Property—The district will match 50% of the local share of the project cost of storm-damaged trees on public right-of-way and public property, with a maximum cost share of $10,000. The city or village’s amount of district funding available is dependent on the annual budget.
- Private Property – The district will match 50% of the private entity, or rural or urban homeowner’s share of the project cost of storm-damaged trees on private property, with a maximum cost-share of $300 per homeowner. The amount of district funding available is dependent on the annual budget.
Contact
Please call the Upper Big Blue NRD Office at (402) 362-6601 or email trees@upperbigblue.org.
