I mean, our local forests provide food for the area's wildlife as well as all of our oxygen, shade, and lumber. This year, the City of Dubuque has expanded eligibility for its Branching Out Dubuque Tree-Planting Initiative, making free trees available to income-qualified residents anywhere in the city. Get our free mobile appBranching Out Dubuque is a partnership between Sustainable Dubuque and Dubuque Trees Forever, funded by a grant from the U.S. Forest Service. Credit: City of Dubuque Credit: City of Dubuque loading... Volunteers from Dubuque Trees Forever even help with planting and provide long-term care tips, too.