https://forestryindex.net These are the search results for the query, showing results 61 to 75. https://forestryindex.net/links/why-do-trees-die No publisher mhowell 2020-07-10T16:55:01Z Link https://forestryindex.net/links/white-grub-control-in-fraser-fir-christmas-trees Proper vegetation management is critical to grub control by decreasing grub damage and discouraging grubs from coming back. No publisher mhowell 2020-05-18T05:12:53Z Link https://forestryindex.net/links/what-does-severe-drought-stress-do-to-trees-and-landscape-plants During times of drought, trees and landscape plants often show the effects of the hot, dry weather. Not only is this very harmful to trees, it contributes to extreme conditions for forest and range fires. No publisher mhowell 2020-07-28T02:17:47Z Link https://forestryindex.net/links/weeds-gone-wild-alien-plant-invaders-of-natural-areas Weeds Gone Wild: Alien Plant Invaders of Natural Areas is a web-based project of the Plant Conservation Alliance's Alien Plant Working Group, that provides information for the general public, land managers, researchers, and others on the serious threat and impacts of invasive alien (exotic, non-native) plants to the native flora, fauna, and natural ecosystems of the United States. No publisher mhowell 2020-07-27T16:05:40Z Link https://forestryindex.net/links/water-gardens-and-weeds Most of the aquatic and wetland plants sold by the industry never become problems. However, a few have proven to be highly invasive and have caused significant environmental problems, obstructing waterways, restricting water flow, degrading water quality, and interfering with fishing and recreation. This publication contains about invasive species that are not native to the United States, but have entered as contaminants among other plants or as intentional introductions. No publisher mhowell 2020-07-28T08:26:56Z Link https://forestryindex.net/links/virginia-tech-pesticide-programs This link is to the Virginia Tech Pesticide Programs page. It provides educational opportunities and information for people who use pesticides as part of their daily lives, consumers with questions, and students. No publisher mhowell 2020-07-29T01:19:30Z Link https://forestryindex.net/links/verticillium-wilt-of-shade-trees Verticillium wilt is a serious vascular wilt disease that affects a broad array of shade tree species. This publication describes the symptoms of this disease, along with methods of controlling it. No publisher mhowell 2020-07-29T06:01:04Z Link https://forestryindex.net/links/understanding-the-effects-of-flooding-on-trees An understanding of soil, tree, and flood characteristics will help tree managers cope with the problem of tree injury and prepare for future floods. No publisher mhowell 2020-07-28T23:50:31Z Link https://forestryindex.net/links/understanding-pesticide-labels Research has shown that consumers find reading and understanding the label to be the most difficult aspect of applying pesticides safely. However, an understanding of the label information is essential before work begins. No publisher mhowell 2020-07-29T06:00:12Z Link https://forestryindex.net/links/understanding-lightning-and-associated-tree-damage-protection Lightning severely damages of kills thousands of trees a year. Many of these trees line community streets and are around homes and schools. Lightning strikes ground somewhere on Earth 9 million times a day--6,200 times a minute--100 times per second. No publisher mhowell 2020-07-24T00:44:08Z Link https://forestryindex.net/links/twig-girdler-and-twig-pruner This article discusses the damage to trees caused by twig girdlers and twig pruners. No publisher mhowell 2020-07-27T21:46:53Z Link https://forestryindex.net/links/tree-selection-for-drought-resistance A fact of life in the Southeast is the mid-summer drought. In recent years drought periods have ventured into spring and fall. Drought has damaged many trees and landscapes. One means of drought-proofing your landscape is selection of drought resistant plants. No landscape can be made completely free of drought problems even under intensive irrigation. With more water shortages and drought periods ahead, planting trees and other plants that are drought resistant can be beneficial. No publisher mhowell 2020-07-24T00:08:16Z Link https://forestryindex.net/links/tree-heat-stress-syndrome Georgia can have many hot days during the year. From the North Georgia mountains to the coast, these large heat loads can influence plant growth.Figure #1; Figure #2. Trees and shrubs generally have optimum growing conditions across the range of temperatu... No publisher mhowell 2021-05-29T11:42:38Z Link https://forestryindex.net/links/the-storm-damaged-landscape-after-a-disaster This check list provides suggestions as to how an owner can assess and repair damaged landscape after a storm. No publisher mhowell 2020-07-29T01:41:35Z Link https://forestryindex.net/links/the-spruce-spider-mite-in-fraser-fir If you have Fraser fir Christmas trees with off-color or chlorotic foliage, especially after a dry spell in the summer or fall, chances are you have damage from the spruce spider mite (Oligonychus ununguis) (SSM). No publisher mhowell 2021-05-29T11:46:34Z Link