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Resources for Iowa Forestry
Below is a listing of research, instructions, and publications about Urban and Community Forestry. If there is a resource you would like added, please post a comment below.
Benefits of Trees
Trees in Social Science Compiled by Dr. Kathleen Wolf, the site includes research on trees and local economics, crime, wellness, healing, street safety, life cycles and land uses
Benefits of Trees and Urban Forests Published by Alliance For Community Trees
This resource list compiled by Alliance for Community Trees (ACTrees) gathers the
many scientifically proven benefits of urban forests into a single document for tree
advocates to use. These facts come directly from primary research conducted by
professional scientists, with all citations noted.
Northeast Community Tree Guide -USDA Publication - Benefits, Costs, and Strategic Planting
Green Streets - Alliance For Community Trees Fact Sheet
Greening Our Way to Water Security - Alliance For Community Trees Fact Sheet
Energy Conservation Through Trees - Alliance For Community Trees Fact Sheet
Healthy Parks Safer Communities - ACT Fact Sheet
Neighborhood Stabilization and Revitalization - ACT Fact Sheet
Environmental Education
Project Learning Tree -Project Learning Tree is an award-winning environmental education program designed for teachers and other educators, parents, and community leaders working with youth from preschool through grade 12.
Nature Explore - Arbor Day Foundation site
Nature Rocks This site will help you find all sorts of nature activities designed for families, plus tools to help guide and plan your adventures.
discovertheforests - Us Forest Service and Ad Council site
Check Your Yard For Fugitives - Invasive Species Publication by Iowa DNR District Forester, Lindsey Barney
Landscape Tree Planting and Care Research, Instructions, and Articles
The Well Planted Tree by Gary Johnson, MN Extension
Community Tree Planting and Care Guide Published by ISU Extension
Tree Owners Manual - US Forest Service
Proper Tree Planting Techniques for Container Grown Trees ISU Extension Publication
Young Landscape Tree Maintenance
Transplant Shock...Making the Case for Smaller Tree - Iowa Urban and Community Forest Advisory Council
Managing Storm Damaged Trees ISU Extension Publication
Topping - Tree Care, or Tree Abuse ISU Extension Publication
The Only Thing Tree Topping Reduces is Your Property Values -Great Brochure from Missouri Community Forestry Council
IowaOneCall - Call 48 hours before you plant a tree or do landscaping
Northeast Community Tree Guide -USDA Publication - Benefits, Costs, and Strategic Planting
Stem Girdling Roots - The Underground Epidemic Killing Our Trees, Gary Johnson & Dennis Fallon
Plant Trees Right - University of Georgia Extension Publication
How To Kill A Tree - Virginia Dept of Forestry Poster
Tree Planting Fundamentals - Journal of Aboriculture
Mulch Research, Instructions, and Articles
Using Mulches in Managed Landscapes ISU Extension Publication
Proper Mulching Techniques ISA Publication
Comparison of Landscape Mulches This study compared chemical, allelopathic,
and decomposition properties of 6 mulches: cypress, eucalyptus, pine bark, pine needle, melaleuca, and a utility trimming mulch (GRU).
http://youtu.be/QrSTDb7nmfU
Planning For Urban and Community Forestry
Planning the Urban Forest: Ecology, Economy, and Community Development
- Forest Service and American Planning Association Publication.
A Technical Guide to Urban and Community Forestry - US Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Webpage
Northeast Community Tree Guide -USDA Publication - Benefits, Costs, and Strategic Planting
Pruning Research, Instruction, and Articles
Pruning Trees and Shrubs ISU Extension Publication
Pruning Young Trees ISA Publication
Pruning Mature Trees ISA Publication
US Forest Service - How to Prune Trees
Tree Staking Research, Instruction & Articles
Trunk Development of Young Trees - Richard Harris Research which shows staking landscape trees reduces root mass, caliper, and taper of young trees.Also Shows the negative impact of side pruning and heading of landscape trees on caliper and root mass.
Tree Stabilization ISA publication
What's at Stake - American Nurseryman
To Stake or not to Stake - ISU Extension Webpage
Staking and Guying Trees: Best Materials and Techniques - Webpage by University of Minnesota
Tree Health - Insect and Disease Problems
Relative Susceptibility of Woody Plants to Japanese Beetle by David W. Held, Journal of Arboriculture
Pine Wilt ISU Extension Publication
Iowa Tree Pests Iowa Dept. of Ag-Entomology webpage
SD Parks - Mower Blight from Vision Video Interactive on Vimeo.
SD Parks - Mower Blight from Vision Video Interactive on Vimeo.
QUICKLOOK: The Emerald Ash Borer from Jesse Byerly on Vimeo.
Tree Identification
Becoming Tree Detectives ISU Extension Publication
Identification of Hardwood Trees In Iowa ISU Extension Publication
Identification of Conifer Trees in Iowa ISU Extension Publication
What Tree Is That? Arbor Day Foundation Tree Identification tool
USDA Plant Fact Sheets This link takes you to the USDA Plant Fact Sheet site which lists 957 native trees, shrubs, and plants.
Tree Selection
Trees that thrive in Clay soils University of MN Extension
Relative Susceptibility of Woody Plants to Japanese Beetle by David W. Held, Journal of Arboriculture
Ice Storm resistant trees US Forest Service Publication
Buying Quality Trees ISA Publication
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