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ID That Tree: Paper Birch

In this episode of ID That Tree, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee introduces the Paper Birch. This species is found in the North Woods of Northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This species has white chalky bark that...

Ask An Expert: What’s Buzzing or Not Buzzing About Pollinators, Webinar

Join alumna Megan Benage, a regional ecologist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and Bee Redfield, a postgraduate research assistant, as they explore the world of pollinators. They cover the who's, the what's and how's of pollination as well...

Help DNR study blotchy bass syndrome – MyDNR

MyDNR, Indiana's Outdoor Newsletter: Blotchy bass syndrome (BBS) is the occurrence of black ink-like spots (hyperpigmentation) on the skin, fins, and/or mouths of freshwater bass species. Researchers once thought that melanosis was caused by sun exposure or stress related to...

ID That Tree: Black Ash

In this episode of ID That Tree, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee introduces the Black Ash. This species is typically found in wetland environments within Indiana and the North Woods of Northern Wisconsin. This species has light gray flaky bark,...

ID That Tree: Balsam Fir

In this episode of ID That Tree, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee introduces the Balsam Fir. This species is found in the North Woods of Northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It's the primary fir found in the...

Question: What Is Causing Maple Trees To Have Black Spots?

Question: we have several maple trees in our neighborhood afflicted with this black spot (see attached photo). What can we do to protect our maple trees? Anwer: while it is difficult to confirm a diagnosis from photos alone it looks...

Question: What is the best treatment to control unwanted trees or brush in woodlands?

Question: I have 2,700 young white oak and hickory trees that were planted in 2017 that now have black locust creeping in. Should I try to remove them by cutting them down and treating the stumps? What is the best...

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid: Distribution Update

Purdue Landscape Report: The hemlock woolly adelgid (Adelges tsugae) continues its eastward spread across the US. In 2022, seven new counties were added to the distribution map of this invasive insect. While it is not present in Indiana yet, it...

ID That Tree: Buttonbush

This native Indiana shrub can be found on the edge of standing water and in wetlands. In this episode of ID That Tree, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee introduces you to the buttonbush, which is known for its attractive round...

Can I Prune Like the Pros?

Purdue Landscape Report: Some of the questions that I get asked quite frequently are “Are my trees ok?”, “Do I need to have an arborist come work on my trees?”, and “Is there anything I can do to help my...

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