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JULY 2015 FEATURES
Notes and tips for woodland stewardship in Minnesota's forests
Forest dead wood and decay: Join us online July 21
The amount and quality of dead wood in forests is important for providing forest structure, sustaining wildlife habitat, and maintaining biodiversity. Matt Russell from the UMN Department of Forest Resources and Extension will synthesize recent research on dead wood and discuss implications of forest dead wood in a management context in this upcoming webinar. Click here to learn more.
Oriental bittersweet: Latest finding in Duluth and new video on managing it
Oriental bittersweet was recently found a couple of weeks ago on a right of way in Duluth, making it the northernmost infestation observed in Minnesota. A new video by the MN Department of Agriculture and UMN Extension details how to manage this invasive plant. Click here to watch to video.
Pollinators: Keeping our forests abuzz and healthy
The news is abuzz about pollinators these days and for good reason. Wildlife pollinators (including birds, bats, and insects) are responsible for assisting over 80% of the world's flowering plants, creating healthy ecosystems. Jodie Provost with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources recently wrote an informative post on the role of pollinators in our forests. Click here to read more.
Oak wilt in Minnesota: Low risk period
As of July 13, the state of Minnesota has transitioned into a low risk period for oak wilt. Oaks may become infected during this time, but the probability is very low. It is still best to delay pruning of the oaks until later this fall, or to quickly seal the any pruning wounds with shellac or paint. Next update is expected November 1, 2015. Read more about oak wilt here.
Controlling woody vegetation in Minnesota
Trees and shrubs are valued in the right location, but sometimes need to be controlled when invading areas where they are not wanted. Invasive trees and shrubs like buckthorn, Asian bush honeysuckles, and Russian olive are non-native plants that can reduce economic values and damage the environment. Gary Wyatt with UMN Extension has an informative post and fact sheet on controlling woody vegetation in Minnesota. Click here to read more.
Quiz of the Month: Is it buckthorn?

Common buckthorn and glossy buckthorn are two shrubs that outcompete native vegetation and can degrade wildlife habitat. How good are you at identifying this invasive plant? Click here to take our quiz on identifying buckthorn, from UMN Extension's Gary Wyatt. 

 

 
IN THE NEWS

  • Trees lacking leaves and more: The Forest Insect and Disease Newsletter from MN Department of Natural Resources is out: http://bit.ly/1MotoGM

  • Beetles in Canada: The mountain pine beetle has been marching across Canada since the 1990s: http://t.co/HpV9IMYaqa 

  • Fires and air quality: Wildfires in Canada contributed to poor air quality across Minnesota in early July: http://bit.ly/1JcykLC

  • Farming and forests: Forest farming and agroforestry provides income while high-quality trees are grown for wood products: http://bit.ly/1Ly1w4F
  • Basswood trees: Basswood is a summer flowering tree: Click here for a closer look: http://t.co/ENJoQOptlQ
  • Forest genetics: Dr. Carrie Pike from the UMN Department of Forest Resources recently discussed forest management and genetics: Watch it here : http://t.co/dBXbjwjO38
UPCOMING EVENTS
  • Forest dead wood and decay: Implications for managers (Online) July 21, 2015
  • Tree Farm Inspector Training Workshops
    • Rochester, MN (July 16)
    • Park Rapids, MN (July 21)
  • 2015 Invasive Species Traveling Workshop (Maple Grove, MN) July 22, 2015
  • Fillmore County Forestry Field Day (Chatfield, MN) July 29

 
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