Forest health

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Hot Topics for 2010

• Forest insect and diseases
  • Earwigs
  • Emerald ash borer (EAB)
  • Gypsy moth
  • Japanese Beetles
  • Two-lined chestnut borer
• More invasive plants
• More invasive animals
• Guides
  • Minnesota's forest invaders- A guide to invasive species -(11.0 mb) A guide to identifying invasive plants and insects growing on your property and steps to control and manage them.
• Firewood Information- Don't move firewood—Buy it where you burn it!
  • DNR approved firewood
  • Firewood labeling

Forest health- Invasive Species

• Invasive species Detection and Rapid Response
  • Invasive Plants
  • EAB
  • Gypsy moth
• Guides
  • WI gallery of invasive plants
  • USDA- Forest Service publications
  • USDA Plants
• Management
  • Discipline guidelines for invasive species management on DNR lands
  • Timber operations on DNR lands- Invasive species guidelines
  • WI Invasive Species Best Management Practices
• Related Links
  • USDA- Invasive Species Information Center
  • MDA Noxious Weed Law

Forest health- Monitoring

• Rapid Assessment of Ash and Elm Resources in Minnesota Communities (2.06mb )

Forest health- Management

• Forest health Web site resources list
• Plant disease diagnostics
• Spruce problem diagnosing for yard tree guide