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| Tree Owner's Manual-National Edition (Spanish) | One common issue facing our urban forests is the fact that trees are dying prematurely. Many are planted improperly, setting them up for failure. Many do not receive regular maintenance. And few are adequately protected during construction projects. To help remedy this issue, the Forest Service has created this manual. Just like the owner's manual that comes with automobiles and appliances, this manual includes a parts list, instructions for installation, tips for troubleshooting common... |
NA–FR–01–10 |
Trees
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| Why Would Anyone Cut a Tree Down? | Some children and adults are unaware that in order to reduce tree hazards, protect other trees, or to get wood, it is necessary to cut trees. This book is intended to raise awareness of the issue. It also features tips for planting a tree.Why Would Anyone Cut a Tree Down? is a 41-page book published by the U.S. Forest Service Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry. It features 28 full-color, hand-painted illustrations. The book is intended primarily for 1st to 3rd graders, as well as... |
NA–IN–01–12 |
Education
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| Changing Landscapes Land use planning curriculum for natural resource professionals | The Changing Landscapes series of 21 factsheets is intended to help urban foresters, service foresters,fire specialists, and other natural resource professionals become more familiar with land useplanning—what it is, the policies that direct it, and the tools used to carry it out. The hope is that abetter understanding of land use planning will help natural resource professionals be more confidentand informed to ensure that natural resources are considered, protected, and sustainably managed... |
NA–TP–01–14 |
Managing your Land
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| Best Management Practices (BMP) Manual— Desk Reference: | The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was tasked with executing the Clean Water Act (CWA). Sections 208, 319, and 404 of the CWA require States to identify and quantify nonpoint sources of pollution as well as to develop and implement programs to address and lessen the amount of pollutants entering U.S. waters. |
NA-FR-0207 |
Water
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| Landscape Stewardship Project A Quick-Start Guide for Forest Stewardship Program Managers | Landscape stewardship brings together a variety of partners who have shared interests in the outcomes of forest stewardship. These partners, which need to include public agencies, communities, and forest landowners, among others, can work together so that current and future generations will enjoy the benefits of sustainably managed forests. |
NA–IN–02–11 |
Education
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| How to Prune Trees NA-FR-01-95 | The objective of pruning is to produce strong, healthy, attractive plants. By understanding how, when and why to prune, and by following a few simple principles, this objective can be achieved. |
NA-FR-01-95 |
Education
Trees
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| Pest Alert Squirrel Damage to Pines NA-FB/P-18 | Flagging (dead branch tips) on jack pine and red pine may be caused by insects, diseases, or mechanical damage. In the Lake States, flagging is often the result of mechanical damage, sometimes girdling, caused when the cones are torn off by red squirrels.Up to a three-year portion of the branch may be killed depending on where the cone was located. Drops of pitch can often be seen around the scar where the cone was torn off.Damage caused by squirrels is most common in years when foods other... |
NA-FB/P-18 |
Insects and Diseases
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| Pest Alert Premature Needle Loss of Spruce NA-PR-01 | Premature needle loss on white, black and Norway spruce has been observed in forest plantations in Wisconsin and Minnesota during the past six years. Symptoms vary by species but usually appear first in 2-4-year old needles on lower branches. Infected needles are dropped, resulting in branch mortality that progresses upward through the crown, sometimes killing even large, dominant trees. Several insects and fungi, as well as abiotic stresses such as drought and poor soils, appear to contribute... |
NA-PR-01 |
Insects and Diseases
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| Pest Alert European Larch Canker NA-FB/P-17 | The European larch canker, Lachnelluta willkommii, has been reported on native larch (tamarack) at several locations in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia , Canada, and Washington County, Maine. Some trees 3 to 4 inches (7.6-10.2 cm) in diameter have died from this disease, which can attack all species of the genus Larix and Pseudolarix. |
NA-FB/P-17 |
Insects and Diseases
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| Pest Alert Canker Stain Affects Delaware Sycamores NA-PR-03-01 | An often fatal disease of American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), known as canker stain, is caused by the fungus, Ceratocystis fimbriata f.sp. platani. This fungus, indigenous to the United States, occurs in urban and forested areas from New Jersey to Georgia and west to Missouri and Louisiana. Other trees affected are the Oriental plane (Platanus orientalis) and London plane (Platanus acerifolia). The disease is most devastating to young trees that may die within two years after becoming... |
NA-PR-03-01 |
Insects and Diseases
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| Pest Alert Bruce Spanworm NA-FB/P-26 | In the northern part of the USA and in Canada, the caterpillars of Bruce spanworm, Operophtera bruceata(Hulst), attack a variety of hardwood trees, but sugar maple,aspen, and beech are the favored host trees. In areas where these favored host trees are numerous, moderate to severe defoliation will occur. For the past two years, the insect has caused widespread defoliation in the New England States. Several hundred thousand acres have been defoliated in 1982/1983 with 330,000 acres in Maine... |
NA-FB/P-26 |
Insects and Diseases
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| Forest Tent Caterpillar Upper Midwest NA-PR-02-01 | The forest tent caterpillar (FTC), Malacosoma disstria, is a native species found throughout hardwood forests of North America. It feeds on the leaves of many trees, but in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin, outbreaks occur in aspen, birch, basswood and oakstands. Sugar maple is a favorite host in Michigan's Lower Peninsula, but is not highly preferred in other parts of the Midwest. Regional outbreaks occur at 5-15 year intervals, each outbreak lasting 2-5 years. At the peak of an... |
NA-PR-02-01 |
Insects and Diseases
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| How to Distinguish Oak Leaftiers from Leafrollers NA-FR-16 | Oak leaftiers and oak leafrollers defoliate oaks throughout the northeastern United States and adjoining Canadian provinces .In recent years, scattered but severe outbreaks of oak Leaftier have occurred in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. In 1978 more than 100,000 acres were defoliated in these states. Outbreaks of the oak leafroller complex have been reported in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. |
NA-FR-16 |
Insects and Diseases
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| How to Identify and Manage Dutch Elm Disease NA-PR-07-98 | At one time, the American elm was considered to be an ideal street tree because it was graceful, long-lived, fast growing, and tolerant of compacted soils and air pollution. Then Dutch elm disease (DED) was introduced and began devastating the elm population. Estimates of DED losses of elm in communities and woodlands across the U.S. are staggering. Because elm is so well-suited to urban environments, it continues to be a valued component of the urban forest despite the losses from DED. The... |
NA-PR-07-98 |
Insects and Diseases
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| How to Identify and Minimize Red Pine Shoot Moth Damage NA-FR-02-92 | The red pine shoot moth, Dioryctria resinosella, feeds on newly expanding shoots and cones of red pine, Pinus resinosa. Damage has been reported from Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and southern Ontario. The red pine shoot moth is now considered a pest due to the large increase in the number and overall acreage of red pine plantations greater than 20 years of age in the Lake States region since the 1960's. It is likely that this insect can be found throughout the range of red pine.... |
NA-FR-02-92 |
Insects and Diseases
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| How to Identify Introduced Basswood Thrips NA-FR-01-92 | The introduced basswood thrips, Thrips calcaratus, is a recently recognized defoliator of American basswood in the Lake States. American basswood is a common understory tree throughout the northeastern United States, as well as an important, though often scattered, component of the forest overstory. Over the past several years, basswood stands in northern forests have suffered moderate to severe defoliation. Damage can resemble early spring frost injury, but examination of the newly expanding... |
NA-FR-01-92 |
Insects and Diseases
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| How to Manage Eastern White Pine to Minimize Damage from Blister Rust and White Pine Weevil NA-FR-01-93 | White pine was once a dominant forest species in the north central and northeastern United States. Following logging in the late 1800's and the early part of this century, two major pests, white pine blister rust, Cronartium ribicola J.C.Fisch., and white pine weevil, Pissodes strobi (Peck), combined to reduce the value of white pine. Blister rust was introduced into North America. The weevil is a native insect whose populations and damage increased greatly in newly established plantations... |
NA-FR-01-93 |
Insects and Diseases
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| How to Manage Jack Pine to Reduce Damage from Jack Pine Budworm NA-FR-01-94 | Jack pine budworm, Choristoneura pinus pinus Freeman, is a needle feeding caterpillar that is generally considered the most significant pest of jack pine. Vigorous young jack pine stands are rarely damaged during outbreaks. The most vigorous stands are well stocked, evenly spaced, fairly uniform in height, and less than 45 years old. Stands older than 45 years that are growing on very sandy sites and suffering from drought or other stresses are very vulnerable to damage. Tree mortality and to... |
NA-FR-01-94 |
Insects and Diseases
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| Leafspot of Black Cherry NA-PR-01-92 | A leafspot caused by the fungus Blumeriella jaapii can damage black cherry seedlings in both forests and nurseries. The disease was formerly know as Coccomyces leafspot (from the genus of synonyms for the causal fungus). Affected leaves bear spots that initially are purple. In moist conditions, light-colored spore masses may ooze from fruiting bodies in these spots on lower leaf surfaces. Spots can enlarge and develop necrotic brown centers that sometimes drop out to result in "shot holes." |
NA-PR-01-92 |
Insects and Diseases
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| Oak Leaftier and Oak Leafroller NA-PR-03-98 | The oak leaftier, Croesia semipurpurana (Kearfott), and the oak leaf roller, Archips semiferanus (Walker), are important Tortricidae moths in a complex of native species feeding in the early spring on oak foliage throughout the forests of Eastern North America. Outbreaks periodically develop with frequent and severe defoliation resulting in tree mortality. The last outbreak during the 1960's and 1970's covered large areas of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West... |
NA-PR-03-98 |
Insects and Diseases
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| Pear Thrips on Forest Trees NA-FBP-34 | The pear thrips, Taeniothrips inconsequens (Uzel), an imported species first noted in California in 1904 and now throughout the United States, is a common thrips found on many plants, but particularly fruit trees. Pear thrips have been considered a serious forest pest onlly recently (1979, when they, along with Thrips calcaratus Uzel, caused widespread defoliation in Pennsylvania). Infestations of forest trees have been reported from New York, Pennsylvania, and all of the New England States. |
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| Pest Alert Butternut Canker NA-PR-04-95 | Butternut canker is caused by a fungus known as Sirococcus clavigignenti-juglandacearum which is killing butternut(Juglans cinerea) throughout its range in North America. Butternut is closely related to black walnut (Juglans nigra), which is not naturally susceptible to the disease. |
NA-PR-04-95 |
Insects and Diseases
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| Pest Alert Cherry Scallop Shell Moth NA-PR-01-96 | The cherry scallop shell moth, Hydria prunivorata(Ferguson) is a defoliator of black cherry, and occasionally other native cherries, throughout its range in eastern North America. The moth's name is derived from the pattern of alternating dark and light scalloped lines on the wings. |
NA-PR-01-96 |
Insects and Diseases
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| Pest Alert Common Pine Shoot Beetle NA-TP-05-93 | The common (or larger) pine shoot beetle, Tomicus(=Blastophagus) piniperda (L.), was discovered near Cleveland, Ohio in July 1992. As of this writing, it is now in six states: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Adults of the common pine shoot beetle are cylindrical and range from 3 to 5mm in length (about the size of a match head). Their head and thorax are shiny black while the wing covers are reddish-brown to black. Eggs are 1 mm long, oval, smooth, and shiny white... |
NA-TP-05-93 |
Insects and Diseases
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| Pest Alert Garlic Mustard NA-PR-03-99 | Garlic mustard was used as an edible green in Europe and may have been brought to North America by European settlers. The coarsely toothed leaves give off a garlic-like odor when crushed, accounting for its common name and use in cooking. It is a member of the mustard family. |
NA-PR-03-99 |
Insects and Diseases
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| Profiled Name | Profiled Feature Story | |
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Ingrid West |
Wisconsin Landowners’ Nixed Opportunity Spurs Shiitake Mushroom Biz |
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Monideep Dey |
Finding His Peace in the Woods |
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Mike LaVecchia |
Maine surfboard maker creates beautiful and durable blend of form and function |
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John Shilling |
Chesapeake Forest Champion Sought Place for Daughter to Ride Horses |
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Douglas Simpson |
Time Spent in the Woods as a Child Helps Shape Delaware Timber Buyer & Landowner |
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Geoffrey Steiner |
A Tree Planter’s Dream |
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Kelly Church |
Weaving a Future for the Threatened Black Ash |
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Larry Waukau |
A not-so-easy path through the forest |
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Eric Dahlberg |
Enterprising landowner making a living using wits, hard work, and available resources |
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Richard Carr |
From Protecting Family History to Enhancing Forest Resources: Maryland Couple Live Their Dream in Harford County |
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Sydney Antonio |
Pre-teen Summer Camp Desperado Turned Successful Forest Land Manager |
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Lee Dunbar |
Landowner’s dream: healthy and diverse forest |
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