Health
Categories
Drought (6)
How droughts can effect forest and individual tree health.
Fire (6)
Information on how fire can affect forest health.
Insect Damage (30)
Insects can be a positive component of multiple ecosystems, yet often create health concerns for forests.
Invasive Species (12)
Invasive species can be a problem in any part of the country. Find out what forest management can do to help alleviate the problems associated with them.
Pests (22)
Information on the many pest can create health concerns for forestry activities.
Storm Damage (13)
Storms often leave behind damage that may require decades before a forest can recover.
Tree Diseases (15)
There are multiple diseases that can infect trees found across the country. Learn more about these diseases as well as prevention possibilities.
Links

Forest Health Issues Affecting CRP Plantations Ten years and Beyond http://www.forestry.uga.edu/warnell/service/library/index.php3?docID=216
This publication contains a list of the most common diseases and insects that cause damage to CRP plantations, including fusiform rust, annosus root, and pitch canker. Insects listed are five species of Pine Bark Beetles. (Added: 4-May-2001 Hits: 33 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It

Protecting Trees and Shrubs Against Winter Damage http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/horticulture/DG1411.html
Minnesota's harsh climate is often responsible for severe damage to landscape plants. Winter sun, wind, and cold temperatures can bleach and desiccate evergreen foliage, damage bark, and injure or kill branches, flowerbuds, and roots. Snow and ice can break branches and topple entire trees. All is not bleak, however, as landscape plants can be protected to minimize some of this injury. (Added: 22-Mar-2001 Hits: 30 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It

Tree Decline — What Is It? http://muextension.missouri.edu/xplor/agguides/forestry/g05200.htm
This publication focuses on what takes place in the process of "tree decline" and how it is distinguished from "tree death." Understanding the reasons for decline may help you prevent, reduce or sometimes reverse decline of your yard or woodland trees. (Added: 26-Feb-2001 Hits: 39 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It

Winter Injury to Trees and Shrubs http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/envirohort/426-500/426-500.html
It is often necessary to give a little extra attention to trees and shrubs in the fall to help them over-winter and start spring in peak condition. Understanding of certain principles and cultural practices will significantly reduce winter damage to woody ornamentals. (Added: 13-Feb-2001 Hits: 31 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It

Wood Stove Chimney Installation http://pearl.agcomm.okstate.edu/forestry/heating/f-9438.pdf
A properly installed chimney is critical to the safe and efficient operation of a wood stove. (Added: 24-Sep-2003 Hits: 3 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It

Woodlands Protection http://www.wvu.edu/~exten/depts/af/ahc/protect.pdf
This publication discusses the importance of recognizing dangers to woodland health and suggests ways of protecting it. (Added: 15-Feb-2001 Hits: 39 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It

 
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