Forest Management 8: Summary of Cost Share Programs
To the average forest landowner the vast array of cost-share programs must seem like a jumbled soup of alphabet acronyms. There’s, CRP, EQIP, CSP, HFRP among others. They are administered by agencies called FSA, IDL, NRCS and IDF&G. While the programs can providing worthwhile incentives to landowners wanting to enhance the management of their property, many factors make it difficult for landowners to understand their options.
Structural Pruning for a Resilient Urban Forest
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
The Root of the Problem: Roots and Construction
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
Right Tree, Right Place – Ensure Your Trees will Thrive
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
Equity in Idaho’s Community Forests
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
Tree I.D. Made Easy
Virginia Tech University’s vTree can help you identify more than 1000 woody plants from all over North America. Each tree entry contains a fact-sheet that
The Root of the Problem: Roots and Turfgrass
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
Honoring the Contributions of Del Jaquish
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
Forest Health Update: Bark Beetles FAQs
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?
Arborists Can Help Their Communities Prepare for Wildfires
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.