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Wildlife Habitat Hints: Prescribed Fire Techniques – Backing Fire

In this first of five prescribed fire ignition technique videos, Purdue Extension wildlife specialist Jarred Brooke describes a backing fire. A backing fire is what we use to start most prescribed fires as it gives a result of a slow moving...

ID That Tree: Winged Sumac (Fall Color Edition), Video

In this special fall color edition of ID That Tree, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee introduces you to this red beauty, the winged sumac. This species, found in southern Indiana, is recognizable by opposite leaf arrangement, compound leaves with a unique miniature...

The Tree Next Door

Purdue Landscape Report: I hear this complaint or issue more frequently, “what can I do about the neighbor’s tree?” or “my neighbor just butchered my tree!”.  Often, we see issues with a neighboring tree that may threaten safety or appears...

ID That Tree Fall Color: Sugar Maple, Video

In this special fall color edition of ID That Tree, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee introduces you to the range of colors produced by the sugar maple. If you have any questions regarding wildlife, trees, forest management, wood products, natural resource...

Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment Treatment: Uneven-aged Management

The Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment studies three treatment types to look at their effects on vegetation and wildlife in the forest. Today we look at uneven-aged management, a technique commonly used by state forestry agencies. The 100 year study, Hardwood Ecosystem...

Introduction to Nature of Teaching Sneak Peek Videos

Calling all teachers and parents: Do you need some new ideas on how to get students out in nature or teach them science lessons? We’ve got you covered with our Nature of Teaching program. We’ve created more than 40 sneak...

Purdue Landscape Report Named Outstanding Blog by ASHS

The Purdue Landscape Report, a blog which provides science-based, timely information regarding Midwest landscapes to commercial growers, garden centers, landscapers, arborists and the general public, was recognized with the Extension Division Education Materials Award for Outstanding Blog at the American...

ID That Tree: Virginia Creeper (Fall Color Edition), Video

There are so many gorgeous showings of fall foliage out right now. In this video, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee introduces you to this beautiful vine - the Virginia Creeper, also known as the five-leaved ivy. Virginia Creeper has five...

Nature of Teaching Program Receives Environmental Education Award

The Nature of Teaching, a Purdue Extension signature program, was honored as the third place finisher in the central region for the Environmental Education Award presented by the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Science (NEAFCS). The Environmental Education...

Question: Can tree roots cause damage to a home’s foundation?

Question: Can tree roots cause damage to a home’s foundation? I have a 3’ in diameter pin oak tree that is within 10 feet of my house. A certified arborist took a look at it and said that he would...

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