July 2014 Blog Posts (4)
Firewood Transport Care Needed to Manage Spread of Invasive Insects
Invasive Forest Pests - Firewood Transport Care Needed
http://www.redorbit.com/news/science/1113188755/new-recreational-travel-model-to-help-states-stop-firewood-assisted-insect-travel/
Added by Carl DuPoldt on July 25, 2014 at 5:20pm — 1 Comment
Help Save New York Ash Trees!
Dear Members of the Forest Community,
As a concerned steward of forest trees in New York State, I am sure you are well aware of the threat posed by the invasive Emerald Ash Borer to our forest resources. We need your help conserving the genetic resources of New York State Ash species. NYS is home to three species of ash, all of which share the same…
ContinueAdded by Clara Holmes on July 22, 2014 at 10:36am — 1 Comment
Connection Details - July 16, 2014 Webinar ALB in Rural Woodlands
The Ecology and Management of Asian Long-Horned Beetle in Rural Woodlands
Dr. Kevin Dodds
July 16, 2014
Special Note….the July 16 webinar is ONLY broadcast live at noon. There will not be a 7PM live version. The noon version will be recorded and posted to…
ContinueAdded by Peter Smallidge on July 14, 2014 at 4:49pm — No Comments
The Asian Long-Horned Beetle In Rural Woodlands
The Asian long-horned beetle has created havoc in several eastern cities. Until recently it was unknown in rural woodlands. The ALB has a broad host range, and its potential for significant disruption to the forest ecosystem is not fully known. This webinar (July 16, 2014) will address the emerging science and knowledge of ALB in rural woodlands.
Register here to receive direct notice of…
ContinueAdded by Peter Smallidge on July 9, 2014 at 11:30am — No Comments
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Norway Spruce stump treatment
Started by Alicia Rose in Woodlot Management Nov 4. 0 Replies 0 Likes
A urea application of a freshly cut Norway spruce stump surface. This treatment has been implemented as a management strategy to prevent the future crop and adjacent trees from Heterobasidion annosum infection. This is not common practice in Welsh…Continue
Beech control with triclopyr versus glyphosate
Started by Peter Smallidge in Woodlot Management. Last reply by Peter Smallidge Oct 23. 2 Replies 0 Likes
[I'm pasting from a recent email thread]Question - I'm working on a couple beech regen and mid story control projects. I have been using Garlon 4 in oil. Works good, but sometimes I want it to move through the roots and the Garlon doesn't do…Continue
Why don't evergreens drop their leaves in the fall?
Started by Brett Chedzoy in Woodlot Management Oct 22. 0 Replies 1 Like
Hmmm, a timely question for the fall foliage season and a lesson that I don't remember being taught at forestry school (though I admit that I may not have been paying attention!) …Continue
Verticillium Wilt
Started by Carl DuPoldt in Forest Health Jul 9. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Verticillium Wilt - https://mailchi.mp/unl.edu/nebraskas-forest-health-report-july-2019 Symptoms of Verticillium wilt are now becoming apparent in infected trees in…Continue
Silvopasture in Wisconsin: Goals, Challenges, and other Fodder for Thought
Started by Carl DuPoldt in Agroforestry May 9. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Silvopasture in Wisconsin: Goals, Challenges, and other Fodder for ThoughtWednesday, May 29, 2019 at 11:00am (CDT)Diane MayerfeldSustainable Agriculture Coordinator, UW-Extension, Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems (CIAS) -…Continue
Small acreage logging project
Started by WJ Rodenhouse in Woodlot Management. Last reply by Lew Ward Apr 22. 1 Reply 0 Likes
A friend asked me what types of protections he should include in agreement with logger when having his 10 acre forest logged. I thought maybe some of you could provide insight. Logger stated Workman's comp wasn't needed in a family business.Thanks!Continue
Western Larch Question
Started by Alex Harmon in Wildlife Management. Last reply by Pamela Dallaire Mar 30. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Would a Western Larch (tree) NOT lose its needles during fall and winter if it was kept indoors? / what causes it to lose its needles(temperature change, change in length of days)? IF YOU KNOW THE ANSWER PLEASE REPLY!!!!!! NOT KNOWING IS KILLING ME!!Continue
How tree diversity affects invasive forest pests
Started by Brett Chedzoy in Woodlot Management. Last reply by Brett Chedzoy Mar 27. 1 Reply 1 Like
A long-standing tenet in forestry is that healthier and more diverse woods are typically more resilient to stress factors and pest. This holds true in most cases, but there are the notable exceptions like EAB.This article from the "Morning Ag…Continue
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