UW-Green Bay Removes Dead Trees Near Nicolet Drive
Crews have begun taking down dead trees at risk of falling onto vehicles on Nicolet Drive at the UW-Green Bay campus.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Higher Education
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UW-Green Bay has started removing dead trees on its campus after parts of them fell onto vehicles traveling on Nicolet Drive over the past few months. No injuries have been reported from the falling tree parts.
Why it matters
The removals address a safety risk to drivers on a busy campus roadway in Green Bay. The concerns also cover trees that could fall onto the road and cause power outages.
The assessment of trees near roadways recommended spending about $30,000 to remove trees deemed a risk. The source does not report how many trees will be taken down.
The players
UW-Green Bay
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is a public university campus in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and the institution responsible for the tree removal work.
The details
A resident first reported concerns about dead trees to UWGB two years ago, citing trees falling onto the road and causing excessive power outages. A tree fell on a vehicle on August 19, prompting UWGB to assess trees near roadways before beginning removal work.
Timeline
Two years ago: A resident first reported dead tree concerns to UWGB.
August 19: A tree fell on a vehicle, prompting school action.
By Thanksgiving: Tree removal work is expected to be completed.
Campus Follow-Through
The tree removal follows a resident's complaint to UWGB two years earlier about dead trees falling onto the road. The school's action after the August 19 vehicle strike marks the point at which that earlier concern moved into a removal plan.
Drivers on Nicolet Drive should expect the risk of falling tree parts to decline as the removal work proceeds through Thanksgiving. Campus visitors and commuters may encounter work zones along the roadway during that period.
The takeaway
Dead trees near roadways can pose a risk to drivers even without injuries, and early resident reports can point to hazards that need attention. Campus and road users should watch for work zones until the removal is complete.
What happens next
Tree removal work on the UW-Green Bay campus is expected to be completed by Thanksgiving.
Further reading
For more on campus developments, see Higher Education coverage in Green Bay.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WLUK.
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