Urban Forestry in Cottage Grove

It is estimated that the Village has approximately 2,528 public street and park trees. Cottage Grove has been a proud recipient of Tree City USA award for 20 years. We take pride in our urban forestry and our management techniques.

For an up-to-date list of Village street trees, please contact the Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department at (608) 839-8968. .

Emerald Ash Borer


A complete GIS based inventory was completed in 2009. In addition, urban forestry management plans and Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) protocols were developed based on the inventory data. In 2008, the Tree Board identified the need to develop an Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan. The EAB Protocol was developed and approved in 2011.

New Tree Planting Information (WI DNR)

  1. Tree Planting Brochure (PDF)
  2. Tree Planting Poster (PDF)

Proper Tree Pruning Information (WI DNR)

  1. Tree Pruning Brochure (PDF)
  2. Tree Pruning Poster (PDF)