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Notes and tips for woodland stewardship in Minnesota's forests
How can urban forests be more functional? Join us online October 20
Healthy urban and community forests provide a variety of public and private benefits relating to property values, water quality, recreational value, and quality of life. Diverse, healthy urban forests provide greater ecosystem functionality. Our upcoming webinar will focus on key practices to improve the functionality and value of urban forests. Click here to register and read more.
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How much carbon do Minnesota's forest store?
There's been an increased concern about how much biomass and carbon our forests store. So how much is found across Minnesota's forests? Click here to find out, and to explore a new tool to find out how much carbon is in your backyard.
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EAB confirmed in Washington County
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EAB risk status: low activity
Despite the recent find in Washington County, as of Oct. 1 we have entered the low activity period for emerald ash borer. What does this mean? Pruning and removing ash trees may be carried out as needed, and recommendations are to take ash bark and wood to your nearest waste tree disposal site. Click here to read more.
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The gray wolf: a Northwoods icon
Gray wolves have a unique legacy and saga in Minnesota. Through the ups and downs, the majority of Minnesotans have valued this Northwoods icon as ecologically important, scientifically fascinating, aesthetically attractive, recreationally appealing and significant for future generations. Click here to read more about gray wolves and their future in the Minnesota landscape.
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Are deer munching on your seedlings?
The main problem with deer browse is damage to the terminal leader of seedlings. Now is the perfect time of year to start thinking about budcapping to protect your seedlings from deer browse. Click here to read more about protecting your recently planted seedlings from deer browse damage.
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Oak Update:
Noticing unusual growth or bumps on your oak leaves? They are likely galls, but rarely affect tree health:
www.extension.umn.edu
- Firewood: Do you know where your firewood comes from? Insects and diseases can easily hitch a ride: mda.state.mn.us
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- VIDEO: How many trees are there in the world? Billions? Trillions? Nature News tells us: youtube.com
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- How Can Minnesota's Urban Forests Be More Functional?
- Using the Climate Change Adaptation Workbook
- Online (November 9; offered by the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science)
- Forest Management for Moose
- Impacts on Deer Browse on Forest Regeneration
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