Clik here to view.
Invaders on the horizon: Threats to Minnesota oak woodlands
By Lesley Tylczak Emerald ash borer seems to be on everyone’s mind. Ash trees are a traditional component of Minnesota’s forest landscape, and losing them means more than just a few empty spaces in the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Will winter cold save us from emerald ash borer?
By Eli Sagor, University of Minnesota Extension Emerald ash borer is now established in Minnesota and poses a serious threat to our huge population of ash trees. As we shiver through this week’s “polar...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Winter cold impacts on EAB: Minnesota data
By Eli Sagor, University of Minnesota Extension A few weeks ago the local and national media ran a number of hopeful stories about the effect of this year’s deep cold on EAB larvae overwintering under...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Four actions for better forest management: A Minnesota perspective
by Matt Russell Last month, Eli Sagor introduced me to the MyMinnesotaWoods team and I’m excited to be aboard! In my new role with the U of M Department of Forest Resources and Extension I’ll be...
View ArticleDiseases and Insect Pests of Hardwoods (Broadleaf trees) – by species
Apple/Crabapple (Malus): Aphids on Deciduous Trees and Shrubs Apple Maggot Management Apple Scab Disease Management Recommendations for Trees and Shrubs (Black Rot Canker, Cedar-Apple Rust, Fireblight,...
View ArticleDiseases and Insect Pests of Conifers (Evergreen trees) – by species
Douglas-Fir (Pseudotsuga): Armillaria Root Disease USFS Armillaria Root Rot Christmas Tree Pest Manual (USFS) Disease Management Recommendations for Trees and Shrubs (Swiss Needlecast) Dwarfmistletoe...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Reflections on the 2014 Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference
by UMN Extension Forestry Staff In October, members of the UMN Extension forestry team joined over 600 representatives from natural resource management groups, government agencies, universities, and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How Competitive is Minnesota’s Forest Products Industry? Insights from a new...
In December 2014 the Minnesota Forest Resources Council released a new report on the global competitiveness of Minnesota’s forest products industry. The executive summary is below. Download the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New year, new quarantines: updates on the mountain pine beetle and emerald...
The year 2014 concluded with a lot of activity in the area of invasive species and forest health in Minnesota. Specifically, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture instituted a statewide quarantine...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Visitor perceptions of emerald ash borer management: A Minnesota example
By Alex Schlueter & Ingrid Schneider What is emerald ash borer? Emerald ash borer (EAB) is an invasive species native to Asia and eastern Russia that threatens the ash component of all North...
View ArticleFeeling the Heat: Helping Our Forests & Creatures Keep Up with Change
In recent months, we couldn’t help but hear about climate change, from Pope Francis to President Obama to world leaders gathered in Paris. What does it mean to our Minnesota forests and their...
View ArticleMay 2016 webinar: EAB and woodland ash
Tuesday, May 17, 2016, noon – 1:00 p.m. With recent discoveries of emerald ash borer in and near Minnesota’s northwoods, foresters are getting more serious about silvicultural options as we face...
View ArticleHarvest for habitat, harvest for forest health: Over 70 landowners and...
On September 30, 2016 over 70 woodland owners and service providers met in Iron Junction, MN to discuss opportunities for managing private woodlands. At this Forestry Field Day, woodland owners and...
View ArticleWebinar: Status of Minnesota’s Forest Health
Tuesday, February 14, 2017, noon – 1:00 p.m. Every year insects and diseases kill large numbers of Minnesota’s trees. Through aerial surveys, ground surveys, and in-depth site investigations, the...
View ArticleHelp guide Extension programming by taking a short survey
The University of Minnesota Extension Forestry and Wildlife programs are looking for participants to complete a survey to better understand what Minnesotans know and feel about deer in their community...
View ArticleWebinar: Ecological Forestry to Promote Healthy Forests
Tuesday, August 15, 2017, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Ecological forestry has many definitions but at the simplest it is balancing the need for the extraction of forest products and natural stand and disturbance...
View ArticleFall control for EAB
The risk status for emerald ash borer was changed yesterday to low activity. This is a great time of year to inspect your ash trees and prune or remove any branches, stumps, or trees. Forest landowners...
View ArticleWebinar: seasonal timing of fire and its influence on succession
Tuesday, February 20, 2018 from noon to 1:00pm Fires play an outsized role in shaping plant communities, but the effects of fires on plant communities are often highly variable. This presentation will...
View ArticleManaging bark beetle damage in pines: new fact sheet
A new fact sheet highlights management strategies that forestry professionals and landowners can take to manage damage from bark beetles.
View ArticleBe AVID about forest health! Announcing the Assessing Vegetation Impacts from...
Become a volunteer! Visit our website! Deer are a keystone species across Minnesota’s woodlands. They are considered a keystone species because when there are high deer populations, the composition and...
View Article
