Shade tree resources
The following resources can help while investigating a shade tree problem. the list of resources is compiled and reviewed every spring in preparation for the Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic hands-on workshop "Diagnosing Health Problems of Woody Plants" during the annual Shade tree short course in Ames IA.
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ISU Plant & Insect Diagnostic Clinic website: clinic.ipm.iastate.edu Tips to collect conifer, trees and shrubs samples Digital photography tips Phone: 515-294-0581 Email: pidc@iastate.edu Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ISUPIDC Twitter: @LauraJesseISU and @Linaplantdoc |
Iowa DNR Forestry http://www.iowadnr.gov/Conservation/Forestry Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iowadnr Twitter: https://twitter.com/iowadnr
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To find forestry staff and a map of district foresters in Iowa, see https://www.iowadnr.gov/Conservation/Forestry/Forestry-Landowner-Assistance.
IDALS Iowa tree pest information: http://www.iowatreepests.com/
ISU Forestry Tree Identification: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/forestry/iowa_trees/tree_id.html
Recommend shade tree publications
Community Tree Planting and Care Guide
Understanding Decline in Trees
Common Disease of the Great Plains
Tree and Shrub Problems in Kansas
Scale Insects on Ornamental Plants
Protecting Bees from Pesticides
Emerald Ash Borer Management Options, Spanish version Opciones de control del barrenador verde esmeralda
How to Recognize Common Diseases of Oaks in the Midwest or U of MN site
Oak wilt sample collection forest service, PIDC video
Verticillium Wilt of Woody Plants
Consulting Arborists Provide Service in Iowa
Looking for an Arborist? Trees Are Good is a site with ISA certified Arborist.
Looking for more resources? see our Encyclopedia articles for Insects and Diseases
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