Urban and Community Forestry Library

Preventing a double top can save a lot of time and money later on. A very wise and experienced arborist once said, “Besides planting at the

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.

Garden City transformed an unsightly lot into a beautiful garden that will bees and other imperiled pollinators survive. Volunteers in Garden City transformed an unsightly

Coeur d’Alene and other North Idaho communities were hurt hit by windstorms in January 2021 On January 11th Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, and the surrounding

The IDL Community Forestry program recently lost one of its long time contributors and community forestry assistant. Stephen Drinkard passed away in October. Drinkard served

By Gerry Bates South Idaho Community Forestry Assistant As I travel around the southern end of our great state, I get the chance to work

Knowing where roots typically grow is a first step toward assuring longer and healthier life for your trees. The myth still exists that a tree’s

Trees on private property provide benefits to the entire community. What about trees on private property? Now that would be a contentious topic, especially in

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 David Stephenson  Community Forestry Coordinator  In Memoriam R. Michael (Mike) Bowman 1935 – 2017. Photo by Jim Fazio.  Idaho has lost one of the

Whether spring or fall, proper planting methods will lead to greater survival rates. Spring is not the only time to plant trees.  Consider these four

When treatments are necessary, a first step should be to explore those with the least impact on non-target plants and animals. When pestilence arrives at

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

The invasive, damaging emerald ash borer. Tree damaging insects such as the emerald ash borer, gypsy moth, Japanese beetle, and Asian longhorned beetle are threatening

Like many tree programs, Meridian’s Community Forestry program deals with a lot of “waste” wood. Much of the wood removed from the declining mature trees

By Gerry Bates Southern Idaho Community Forestry Assistant Boise’s Community Management Plan and potential canopy cover (Photo Credit: City of Boise)  Successful management of the

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

If your tree board, commission or committee runs like a rusty watch, perhaps it is time to look at some ways to make it more

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

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

Tree stress, like human stress, is preventable. Researchers have linked trees to human health benefits ranging from faster recovery from operations to safer pregnancies. The

An example of book-matched, live-edge lumber being produced from urban tree removals and making useful products instead of being chipped or discarded in landfills. Photo

Volunteers are already busy people and in all cases they have hearts of gold and a sincere desire to make the world a better place

“Oops, sorry your honor. I didn’t know.” About 80% of a community’s trees are in residential yards on private property. The majority of others are

By Gerry BatesIDL Southern Idaho Community Forestry Assistant Short days and long, cold nights are sure signs that the trees you care for are dormant.