Urban and Community Forestry Library

By Garth Davis  IDL Northern Idaho Community Forestry Assistant  Sandpoint, like many of our cities in Idaho, is experiencing rapid development and revitalization. The pruning

By Gerry Bates  IDL Southern Idaho Community Forestry Assistant  A tree’s water and nutrient absorbing roots extend well beyond the canopy. Image Source: North Carolina

Michael S. Beaudoin  Community Forestry Program Manager  Proper tree selection and placement is commonly referred to as “Right Tree, Right Place.” This commonly refers to

Michael S. Beaudoin  Community Forestry Program Manager  Equity is a current hot-button topic in urban and community forestry. Our urban and community forests provide many

By Gerry Bates  IDL Southern Idaho Community Forestry Assistant  A mature tree’s roots extend well beyond the canopy dripline. Image Credit: University of Maryland Cooperative

By Craig Foss Idaho State Forester We have the unfortunate task of sharing with you that Del Jaquish passed away. Del played a critical role

By Erika Eidson IDL Forest Health Specialist Douglas-fir Beetle- D. pseudotsugae adults in Ponderosa State Park (Photo Credit: IDL Forest Health) What are bark beetles?

By Michael S. Beaudoin Community Forestry Program Manager  Before returning to Idaho to serve as the UCF program manager, I managed wildfire mitigation programs throughout California and Nevada.