Welcome to the Minnesota Shade Tree Advisory Committee. Our mission is to advance Minnesota's commitment to the health, care and future of all community forests.

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. learn more

Tree Tips for the Month of July

Water Trees! Trees need at least one inch of rainfall each week May through July and a little less in August and September.

 

Choose a dry day to prune trees.
Spores of some tree diseases spread during humid or damp weather.

To prevent the spread of oak wilt disease, don't prune any oak tree in
April, May or June.
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