The Forestry Division applies the results of this study to track the productivity of trainees and current pruning crews. Also, the quantities of waste wood that will be produced from pruning the following year can be predicted and arrangements for its use can be made. This study allowed natural resources and their ecological impacts to be measured in financial terms. Milwaukee's urban forest management program is widely regarded as one of the nation's best. The Forestry Division of the Department of Public Works has developed an efficient approach to planting, care, and maintenance of publicly owned trees.
Trees improve air quality by reducing airborne carbon.
Selecting the right tree species and placement of new plantings will greatly improve the ecological benefits they provide. Copyright 1997, Division of Forestry. All rights reserved.