In an effort to help Manitowoc residents regain some of the urban canopy which is being lost due to the Emerald Ash Borer’s devastating effects on our city’s Ash Tree population, the City of Manitowoc Forestry Division will offer a Christmas tree exchange program for the sixth year in a row. The Tree for a Tree Program will offer City of Manitowoc residents the opportunity to exchange a fresh cut Christmas tree for a young deciduous tree seedling known in forestry as a “whip.” Whips are ready for planting and are generally described as between three to four feet in height, two to four years of age, and ready for planting.
Throughout the month of January 2024, City of Manitowoc residents will have the opportunity to bring their live Christmas tree to the Manitowoc County Recycling Center at 3000 Basswood Road. Live trees should be free of stands, decorations, bags, tinsel, lights, etc. If the tree is taller than 6’, it should be cut in half. Participants will need to complete and sign a form at the main office before dropping off their tree. Office hours are Monday through Friday between 7 am and 4 pm. Vouchers for a deciduous whip will be mailed to qualified City of Manitowoc residents in March.
Vouchers will be redeemable from April 22, 2024 through May 24, 2024. Watch for pickup details when you receive the voucher. Participation is restricted to one voucher per City of Manitowoc resident and one per address. Choice of species is on a “first come, first serve” basis as quantities will be limited. Due to their size, whips are typically not suitable to be planted as terrace trees.
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For additional information, contact the City of Manitowoc Forestry Division between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday or 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Friday at (920) 686-3580 or visit the website at www.manitowoc.org/forestry.