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Aerial Treatments to Slow the Gypsy Moth Population in Indiana

In the late 1860s, French scientist Étienne Trouvelot brought over a seemingly harmless insect from Europe called the gypsy moth to conduct breeding experiments with American moths. When they escaped his backyard and entered into an ecosystem without their native predators, their population...

Help keep our waters clean for hellbenders, plant a tree

It's Arbor Day again, and it's time to celebrate the importance of trees. The fact that trees are essential to both humans and wildlife is well-established. However, most people think of trees in the context of oxygen production, wood products,...

Gotta Catch ‘Em All! A look at Pokémon GO From a Conservation Perspective

In August of 2016, we posted an article about how the online game Minecraft teaches forest regeneration and helps users understand the pros and cons of various tree species. This year, we bring you information about Pokémon GO a game...

‘Twas the Day Before Arbor Day

'Twas the day before Arbor Day, when all through the park Not a creature was stirring, no chirp, squeak, or bark; The birds were perched on the utility wires with care, In hopes that many trees soon would be there;...

New Forest Management Videos are Available

Cerulean Warbler captured in a mist net being processed by researchers. Our oak-hickory forests provide us with many environmental, social and economic benefits. Without proper stewardship, these benefits and services can be reduced. Professional foresters have an innovative set of...

Invasive Plants: Impact on Environment and People

Check out the new publication entitled Invasive Plants: Impact on Environment and People now available in The Education Store! Invasive species are plants, animals, or pathogens that are nonnative (or alien) to the ecosystem under consideration and whose introduction causes...

Prescribed fire: 6 things to consider before you ignite

Prescribed fire is an important and effective wildlife habitat management and forestry tool. When used correctly, fire can improve habitat for a variety of wildlife species, forage for cattle, and conditions for oak regeneration among other things. Here are 6...

Can trees selectively defend against deer?

Spring is a time of awakening for our forests as the cold temperatures slowly move to another part of the world and the first crop of buds appear on the trees. These delicate buds are the physical representation of energy...

Urban Coyotes – Should You Be Concerned?

In acknowledging National Wildlife Week, #nationalwildlifeweek, it seems fitting to place this post regarding several concerned questions that we receive on coyotes. As Spring is just around the corner many urban residents are getting ready for the return of many...

New video gives lessons on selecting premium hardwoods for veneer industry

As part of a new educational video project, Purdue Extension offers essential tips on how to select veneer trees and logs that demand a premium. The video features Dan Cassens, a professor of wood products at Purdue University, and Greg...

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