Tree Resources

Maier Tree & Lawn offers a number of different national, state, and local resources for tree services. These resources include accreditation and certification standards, along with links to the Davey Tree Expert Company. These resources can be used to aid you in your research and ensure you find the best provider for your landscaping and tree care needs.

If you ever have any questions that can’t be answered by the resources listed below, don’t hesitate to give the certified arborists at Maier Tree & Lawn a call.

National Resources:

The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)

ISA promotes the knowledge and understanding of trees, the different types of trees, what trees can do for your yard’s ecosystem, and the benefits of trees.

Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA)

The TCIA develops safety and education programs for businesses and individuals to learn about the care and upkeep of trees. TCIA provides accreditation to businesses to ensure the very best service is provided.

American Forests
The Davey Tree Expert Company
National Arbor Day Foundation
TreeLink Website
USDA Forest Service – Urban Forestry Program
Center for Urban Forest Research
Tales from Urban Forests

Each of these companies can give you the information and help you need to find the right services.

State

The following state resources can help you find the information you need for your part of the state. With the tremendous variability and swings in Minnesota’s weather, finding the right trees, plants, and landscaping for your project can be a difficult task.

The Minnesota Society of Arboriculture
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
The Minnesota Shade Tree Advisory Committee
Minnesota Community Forestry Program
Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association
Minnesota Tree Care Advisors Program
Tree Trust
University of Minnesota Forest Resources Extension
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) – MN Dept. of Agriculture

Local

These local resources will give you a great place to turn in Rochester, MN for help with your tree and landscaping care.

RNeighbors
NeighborWoods is a partnership between public and private organizations in the Rochester, MN area. This group works to improve the urban forest in our city. They specifically focus on boulevard trees, which grow on the right-of-way of a city street.

City of Rochester Parks and Recreation
If you find yourself looking for information about ordinances, permits, volunteering, and/or tree IDs, the Parks Department’s Forestry Division is the place to turn. They’re available to answer any questions you have when it comes to forestry.

General Tree Information and Questions

Tree Identification – Pictures and Facts

The University of Minnesota Extension Service: Diagnosing Problems
Sustainable Urban Landscape Information Series (SUSTLAND)

The U of M Extension Service SUSTLAND is the place to turn for practical information about sustainable landscape. They help those in the horticulture and landscaping industry as well as the general public.