MnSTAC Overview

The Minnesota Shade Tree Advisory Committee (MnSTAC) is recognized throughout Minnesota for its expertise, advice, coordination, and support in matters related to community forestry. It is an advocate for public and private community forestry interests statewide and serves as a forum for the exchange and dissemination of ideas and information.

Since 1974 MnSTAC has advised state and local officials on the best ways to deal with threats to community trees.  Dutch elm disease was the initial focus of the committee.  Since then it has recommended the multi-agency state response to other problems that threaten community forests including oak wilt, storm damage, construction damage, gypsy moth and Japanese beetle.

MnSTAC consists of state, county and local officials, scientists, educators, representatives of community, nonprofit and business organizations and private citizens.  A direct result of the committee's work is the development of a working relationship among the agencies principally responsible for state-wide programs: University of Minnesota Extension and research, Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Transportation.

MnSTAC holds monthly meetings that are open to members and guests.  A board of directors, several standing committees and task forces meet separately to carry out the work of MnSTAC. 

Most regular meetings of MnSTAC are held:
Third Thursday of the month
9:30-11:30 a.m.

Please check the agenda for the next meeting time and location.

MnSTAC is committed to bring the best information and resources to the public, professionals and decision-makers of Minnesota.