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Website: http://americangrove.org/ia/
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Check out our Iowa Resources page. It has publications, research, and links about Iowa Urban Forestry and tree care. The link of the week is Quicklook: the Emerald Ash borer

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There are a variety of Residential Tree Distribution Events going on throughout the state each spring and fall. The spring distributions are all completed, and we are starting to post fall event locations and dates.

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Happy Arbor Day!

Many groups, schools and communities across Iowa are celebrating Arbor Day, especially with planting ceremonies. We would like to hear about them. How did you celebrate?Continue

Started by Emma Bruemmer Apr 26.

MASTER WOODLAND MANAGERS 1 Reply

Forestry Extension at Iowa State University, Bureau of Forestry, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Iowa State University Extension, and the Iowa Tree Farm Committee are sponsoring a MASTER WOODLAND MANAGERS Program beginning on August 21st 2013,…Continue

Started by Emma Bruemmer. Last reply by Neil Norton Feb 25.

Healthy Trees, Healthy Iowans 1 Reply

Trees and forests can make Iowa a healthier state. If properly cared for, trees provide a wide variety of benefits to people, communities, and the economy.An investment in our trees is an investment in our future. To learn more view our …Continue

Started by Emma Bruemmer. Last reply by Neil Norton Feb 20.

Deep Roots of Landscape Trees 1 Reply

It is estimated that over half of all urban trees are planted to deep, dramatically shortening the life of the tree. A combination of nursery practices and improper planting (even by professionals) contribute to this epidemic.This is a good resource…Continue

Started by Laura Wagner. Last reply by Dave Coulter Feb 14.

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Comment by Laura Wagner on February 28, 2012 at 3:52pm: More Lorax info: On Friday, March 2, 2012, Dr. Seuss' The Lorax will be released as a 3D-CG, full features animation movie. The film is an adaptation of the 1970s children's book. The U.S. Forest Service has partnered with the Ad Council and Universal Pictures to encourage children and adults to reconnect to nature. Visit www.discovertheforests.org for more information! For more information about the movie, visit the official site for The Lorax

Comment by Laura Wagner on February 28, 2012 at 2:57pm: Don't forget to celebrate trees with activities based on the Lorax! Project Learning Tree has tons of great things to do with youth after you see the movie. Check it out here: Lorax Activities

If you do an activity with a student, child, granchild, or someone else, let us know about it! Post it here to give others ideas!

Comment by Emma Bruemmer on February 27, 2012 at 5:24pm: Davey Resource Group, NUCFAC and the USDA Forest Service developed a tool for homeowners associations (HOA). To find out more visit http://www.davey.com/business/davey-resource-group/hoa-tree-and-res...

Comment by Laura Wagner on February 23, 2012 at 3:32pm: I just sent out Request for Proposals for the Spring Operation ReLeaf Residential Tree Distribution. If you know of a nursery who would like to bid on this project, have them contact me; laura.wagner@dnr.iowa.gov

Comment by Laura Wagner on February 9, 2012 at 3:16pm: The Spring Trees For Kids Grant will be due March 15, 2012. Plant landscape trees at your school, or on other public property with up to $5000.00 from this grant. Click here for a Grant application, or for a writable version, e-mail me at laura.wagner@dnr.iowa.gov. For More information about the Trees For Kids/Trees For Teen program, check out our website: Trees For Kids/Trees For Teens

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