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- Herbicide Application Best Management Practices for Citrus Grove Workers
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describes safety practices and application techniques
- Urban Parks - on-line
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The Urban Parks Institute was established in 1996 to help improve the quality of urban parks, especially in underserved neighborhoods, by educating public, private and nonprofit sector leaders about best practices in urban park revitalization.
- Tree Growth Rate: Area Increase Table
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Trees grow in diameter every year. From the farthest reach of the woody roots to the tips of the twigs, trees expand in girth. This annual growth increment allows trees to respond to changing environmental conditions and react to injuries. The ability of
- The Raccoon -- Friend or Foe
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Added: July 26, 2008The raccoon (Procyon lotor) is an important link in nature's food web. Raccoons are also beneficial to humans because of their consumption of pesky insects and mice, their aesthetic qualities, and their fur. They are an enjoyable and lovable animal; however, they can cause damage and pose health problems to animals and humans. This publication describes precautions that you can take to avoid potential raccoon problems.
- The National Arbor Day Foundation
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Trees make a world of difference. Find out how you can save energy, attract birds and wildlife, plant conservation buffers for streams, create living snowfences, and more with our free booklet
- Components of a Backyard Wildlife Habitat
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Added: October 20, 2008Wildlife need food, water, cover and space. To help you plan how to provide these in your backyard habitat, this fact sheet introduces you to 16 components.
- Urban Forestry Benefits and Costs
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Urban forests are all the trees and other vegetation that grow in places where people live, work and play, from small communities in rural areas to large metropolitan cities. This includes trees on public and private land, along streets, in residential areas, parks and commercial developments, and in other locations within a community.
- Handling Christmas Trees on the Retail Lot
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Quality Christmas trees can be made available to consumers only if proper handling procedures are followed during harvest, shipping, storage and display. The retail lot is a critical point in this process, where trees are often maintained in less than optimal conditions.
- Twig Girdler and Twig Pruner
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This article discusses the damage to trees caused by twig girdlers and twig pruners.
- Tree Crops for Marginal Farmland White Pine
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This publication describes the most effective practices used to grow white pine trees in the southern United States and the cost of those practices. It includes a financial analysis which uses typical costs and expected returns to evaluate a representative investment.
- Measuring Woodland Timber
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Forest products, like other agricultural commodities, must be measured before they are sold. Few woodland owners, however,understand the reasons for or the methods of measuring woodland timber.
- Last Generation: Our Endangered Species
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Through the generations, changing environments cause some living things to flourish, some to linger on the edge of existence, and others to no longer survive. Loss of individuals is called death.
- Entomology Image Gallery
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This is a large collection of images of various insects.
- Calibration of Hand Sprayers for Herbicide Application
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Added: March 21, 2008This fact sheet describes the steps for calibrating hand sprayers, and discusses active ingredient recommendations, measuring herbicides and factors that affect spray rate.
- Florida's 2000 Rice Variety Census
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Summary of the 2009 Florida rice crop
- Southern Pine Beetle
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Added: September 25, 2003Southern pine beetle (SPB) is a serious pest of yellow pines, including loblolly, shortleaf and Virginia pines.
- Homeowner's Guide to Gypsy Moth Management
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Added: February 26, 2001Because it is difficult to predict where the gypsy moth might strike next, there is a need for close monitoring and planning by regulatory agencies, you, and your neighbor.
- Tree Crops for Marginal Farmland Loblolly Pine
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This guide describes the most effective practices used to grow loblolly pine trees in the southern United States and the cost of those practices. It includes a financial analysis which uses typical costs and expected returns to evaluate a representative investment.
- Ecology & Biodiversity
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The Virtual Library of Ecology and Biodiversity division of The Virtual Library Project specializes in reviewing internet information sources pertaining to ecology and biodiversity based on their educational value.
- Fungicide Injection to Control Dutch Elm Disease: Understanding the Options
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In some situations, injecting trees with fungicides is an effective treatment for the management of Dutch elm disease (DED). Several injection products are on the market, and various means of application are recommended. Each product and method has pros and cons. The "best" product depends on the individual tree its current condition, the objectives of the treatment, and the resources available.
- Contract Important in Timber Sales
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It is important for the landowner to understand what he or she needs and where to obtain assistance. A written contract is important in ensuring that the seller and the buyer both perform all expected tasks.
- American Forests: Urban Forests - Trees Working Where People Do
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Added: July 18, 2008As our cities expand and our population moves to increasingly urbanized areas, American Forests recognizes the ecological value of urban trees as an important conservation issue. Though it is inherently understood that trees improve our environment, until recently it was difficult to quantify these effects.
- Your Trees Trouble May Be You
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Added: July 26, 2002"Your Tree's Trouble May Be You!" is a companion to "A Tree Hurts, Too". They are part of a Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture program designed to provide information on the wise use and care of trees...some of our most versatile and renewable natural resources.
- Persistent Trillium (Trillium persistens)
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Added: October 20, 2008Perennial wildflower with a pale green to dark reddish-purple colored stem about 10 - 25 centimeters (4 - 10 in) long. Stem topped with a whorl of three spreading leaves. Leaves are 3 - 8 centimeters (1 - 3 in) long and 1 - 3 centimeters (0.3 - 1 in) wide.
- Urban Integrated Pest Management
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People are becoming more aware of and concerned about the effects of chemicals on our environment. The impact of the use of pesticides on drinking water and food production, as well as the impact in homes and landscapes has become a significant social concern. Many people have begun to wonder if there are ways to reduce or eliminate pesticide use in non-agricultural settings.
- Collect Field Samples and Identify the Oak Wilt Fungus in the Laboratory
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Oak wilt is a serious disease that infects many species of oak. It is responsible for the death of thousands of oak trees in forests, woodlots, and home landscapes each year. Oak wilt occurs in the eastern U.S., in an area delimited by Minnesota, Texas, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina.
- A Decision-Aid Tool to Compare Costs of Mechanical Harvesting Systems
- Woodland Management: Understanding Trees and Woodlands
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This pamphlet offers recommendations on woodland management.
- Treeture Home Page
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Treetures represents an environmental education effort with a direct focus on trees. They are a community of whimsical characters that are dedicated to carrying the message of tree planting and care. The treeture program promotes activities held throughout the country that combine environmental education with entertainment for children. By learning the names and jobs of the treeture characters, children learn how a tree functions.
- Recreational Forest Trails: Plan for Success
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Which Type of Trail?; Studying the Land; Designing, Laying Out, and Constructing a Trail; Trail Width, Clearing Heights, and Grade Specifications; Constructing the Trail for Maximum Accessibility; Top Ten Trail Construction Tips
