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Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more.    Search autocomplete is currently not responding. Please try again later. Search autocomplete is currently not responding. Please try again later. Trees provide an array of environmental benefits but also provide social and economic benefits as well. A few examples include reduced stormwater runoff, moderation of temperatures, increased property values, and contribution to personal and community health. Recognizing the many benefits associated with trees, Ramsey strives to manage and foster the growth of our community forest, a vital natural resource. As a result, Ramsey qualifies as a Tree City USA. Tree City USA is a national program that recognizes communities taking specific actions to manage their community forest properly. Four core standards must be met to be acknowledged as a Tree City USA. The Arbor Day Foundation designed the standards to ensure a qualifying community had a viable community forest management plan and program. Ramsey has been recognized as a Tree City USA for 33 consecutive years! While that is an outstanding achievement, there is still room for improvement. City staff and the Environmental Policy Board will continue with efforts to manage this vital resource properly and look for areas for improvement. In general, the risk level in Minnesota is high from April through July. During the "High Risk" period, do not wound, prune, or fell oaks. Immediately cover unavoidable wounds with a latex-based paint or shellac.  The active season typically begins in May and runs through September. Since adult EAB insects can fly and infest nearby ash trees, please avoid removing ash branches, stumps and trees during the active season. Only prune or remove ash trees if absolutely necessary and transport the wood, covered, to the nearest ash tree waste disposal site. Visit the University of Minnesota Extension Service webpage for more information. 7550 Sunwood Drive NWRamsey, MN 55303Phone: 763-427-1410Fax: 763-427-5543