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New Publication! Light-Timber Frames For Transitional Disaster-Relief Housing

In the aftermath of a natural disaster such as a hurricane or earthquake, victims could get more than temporary help if the structures erected to provide immediate relief could be easily converted into permanent structures. These converted repurposed buildings could...

Earth’s Wildlife Decline By 52 Percent In Past 40 Years

The Guardian has published an article in regards to the large loss of wildlife in the past 40 years. Due to humans' rapid consumption practices and our ecological footprint, the Earth cannot replenish what we use fast enough. The WWF analyzed 10,000 different populations consisting...

New Publication! Urban Wood And Traditional Wood

Trees are cultivated in public and private landscapes in and around cities and towns. They are grown for the tremendous contributions they make both to the environment and the quality of people's lives. In this urban forest, trees must be...

New Publication! Mechanical Damage to Trees

One of the most dangerous pests of trees is humans, especially humans with equipment. Lawn mowers and weed trimmers can cause injuries that can create a hazard when an injury leads to tree disease or death. This publication explains why...

Forest Action Plans Now Available By State

​The National Association of State Foresters (NASF) has now provided a Forest Action Plan for Indiana. With our dependency on forests, from clean air and timber to water and wildlife habitat, the sustainability of the forest resources was in question. The Indiana Forest...

Question: What Do I Do With Hatching Turtles?

​One of the most common questions people ask me is what to do with baby, orphaned wildlife that they find. Recently a homeowner from Carmel asked for advice regarding two hatchling box turtles that her family found in their yard....

Question: Can I Treat Removed Tree Stumps By Drilling And Applying Copper Sulfate?

​Full Question: I have removed six Silver Maple trees (12" - 16" diameter) from my yard because of root intrusion and roots surfacing. Can I treat the stumps by drilling and applying copper sulfate and not be concerned with the existing roots "leaching" to newly planted trees? If there...

Invasive Plants Part I: Woodland Landowners

If you have ever taken a walk through a forest, a woodland or a park, then you have likely encountered exotics plants. What may be difficult to distinguish, however, is whether or not those exotic plants are invasive. Unfortunately, most...

Question: Can The Mulch Made By Tree Stumps Be Mixed Into The Surrounding Soil For New Plants?

Although fresh chips from tree pruning and removals look great for mulch and compost, there are some hidden issues. First, fresh wood chips can be very acidic (sometimes down around a pH of 4) which can be detrimental to plant...

Question: How Do I Confirm Chlorosis, Iron Deficiency In Trees And Plants?

​Many trees and plants in Indiana suffer from iron deficiency, chlorsis, induced by high (alkaline) soil pH. A symptom from the iron deficiency is the leaf yellowing. Plants suffering from iron chlorosis will often exhibit dieback and poor growth. Chlorosis is...

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