Minnesota Shade Tree Advisory Committee

The Minnesota Shade Tree Advisory Committee (MnSTAC) is recognized throughout Minnesota and the country for its expertise, advice, coordination and support for community trees. MnSTAC fosters and supports local community tree programs across the state so healthy community forests are fully integrated into community development, infrastructure, education and management.

Join MnSTAC Monthly Forum

Educational forums are focused on timely topics and issues related to urban and community forestry and the environment. The forums provide the opportunity to network with other like minded people. Forums take place on the third Thursday of each month from 10:00 to 11:00 a. m.

Visit Events & News for the Topic, Presenter and Location of forthcoming forums.

MnSTAC Awards

Each year MnSTAC awards special recognition to individuals and organizations in a variety of categories with focus on the betterment of community forestry, i.e. planting, preservation, protection, and more.

2008 Award Recipients view the list
2002-2007 Award Recipients view the list

2009 award nomination forms will be available in February 2010.

MnSTAC's Reports to Legislature

December 2011 MnSTAC Report to the State of Minnesota read more
October 2009 Emerald Ash Borer Response Policy Statement read more
February 2009 Community Forests: Our Legacy and Our Future Policy Statement read more
2009 Legislative Report (in progress) read more
2006 Legislative Report download
2005 Legislative Report download
2003 Legislative Report download
2002 Legislative Report download
2000 Legislative Report download
1996 Legislative Report download

Whether you're looking for a media contact or an expert to speak at your upcoming event about the best ways to preserve, protect, expand and improve Minnesota's urban and community forestry, MnSTAC is your source for expertise and advice.

Find an expert in the area of urban and community forestry

This quarterly newsletter published by MnSTAC includes timely and up-to-date discussion of urban and community forestry issues, featured articles about Minnesota’s exemplary green cities, projects and volunteer efforts and a calendar of up-coming events, new publications and interesting websites. The newsletter is available online or in print.

View current and past issues of the Shade Tree Advocate

MnSTAC is committed to bringing the best information and resources to the public, professionals and decision-makers of Minnesota. Stay informed about MnSTAC's advocacy efforts for public and private community forests in Minnesota.

See how you can help MnSTAC be a better advocate for public and private
community forestry interests statewide. Become a member and participate in a forum for the exchange and dissemination of ideas and information.