Forestry

Northwood is proud to have been named a Tree City USA community for twenty-five consecutive years. We have a Dutch Elm replacement program and have annual plantings and projects. The USDA – Forest Service in Cooperation with the North Dakota Forest Service, jointly funds many of these projects through assistance grants. We have just completed a tree inventory of street and park trees and create maps showing the locations of the trees.  This information will be used for maintenance to keep our trees at their best. 

Many projects have been done since the devastating tornado. Northwood held a tree care workshop that was sponsored by NDSU Extension, Grand Forks County Soil Conservation District and the ND Forest Service. There were presentations on Hazardous trees by Dr. Joe Zeleznik, NDSU Extension Forester, Tree Site Preparation given by Steve Sagasar, Grand Forks County Extension Horticulturist and Planting Choices given by Gerri Makay of the ND Forest Service.

 Grand Forks County Soil Conservation District organized and delivered free trees. The city has also received a few storm tree replacement grants for berm trees. The city bid and contracted out these plantings. The trees are balled and burlapped large stock trees. You will be responsible for the care of your new tree.

The city will continue to replace park trees through grant programs when available.

Planting guidelines are also available at city hall. The city will have to receive a signed copy back from anyone requesting a berm tree. It is your commitment to follow the guidelines and to properly care for your new tree. Let’s grow Northwood – one tree at a time!