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Emerald Ash Borer

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The Woodland Cemetery Catalpa. Since 2002, emerald ash borers (EAB) has killed tens of millions of ash trees in North America. Ash trees lack a way to defend against these pests. Once an ash is attacked, it will be killed. Since its accidental introduction into the United States and Canada in the 1990s, and its detection in 2002, it has spread to 14 states and adjacent parts of Canada. Iowa DNR info on EAB. Purdue University Emerald Ash Borer Cost Calculator. Jeff Hahn and Val Cervenka.

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People

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The Woodland Cemetery Catalpa. PEOPLE YOU SHOULD KNOW. IAA would like to help you get to know some of the important people involved in Iowa forestry. The "People You Should Know" feature highlights a person we think you should know if you are interested in the trees of Iowa. 1 How long have you been studying insects? 2 Are there any insects (besides bees) that are beneficial to trees? How common are they? Our economic focus emphasizes the pests and the harm they do to the plants we value (trees included!

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Mark_Kinter

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The Woodland Cemetery Catalpa. PEOPLE YOU SHOULD KNOW. IAA would like to help you get to know some of the important people involved in Iowa forestry. Our "People You Should Know" feature highlights a person we think you should know if you are interested in the rees of Iowa. Is an entomolgist for the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. He is the EAB and Gypsy Moth Outreach and Regulatory Coordinator. 1 Where were you before taking this position with the Iowa Department of Agriculture?

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Mark_Schneider

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The Woodland Cemetery Catalpa. PEOPLE YOU SHOULD KNOW. IAA would like to help you get to know some of the important people involved in Iowa forestry. Our "People You Should Know" feature highlights a person we think you should know if you are interested in the trees of Iowa. 1) Hello Mark, we know that you are the Director of the Iowa Arboretum but are you involved with trees in another fashion? Any boards or committees? 3) The arboretum calendar usually displays a lot of events year round, are there any...

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The Woodland Cemetery Catalpa

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The Woodland Cemetery Catalpa. The Woodland Cemetery Catalpa. In the early 1970’s, I found the first really big catalpa that I remember seeing. It was a magnificent specimen with a trunk 5’ in diameter which stood in Panora, Iowa. Since the first listing of Iowa champion trees, the Panora catalpa, and at least three other champions, have come and gone, including one in West Union that was over 19’ in circumference! How does this happen in a Des Moines city cemetery? I currently know of two unmeasured cat...

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Article

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The Woodland Cemetery Catalpa. Iowa’s Largest American Elm Is Gone. A few months ago, I received a call from the owner of the state champion American elm who lives in Folletts, a small town in Clinton County. The news was not what I wanted to hear. John Bernauer reported that the tree was down. Click on Image to Enlarge. Does anyone have a saw large enough that would be willing to donate their time and effort? Calculate the economic and ecological benefits. National Tree Benefit Calculator.

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Soil Information

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The Woodland Cemetery Catalpa. Textural Classification of Soils. Soil texture refers to the relative proportions of sand, silt, and clay particles that make up the soil mass. The chart below shows the percentage of these soil fractions in the basic textural grades. Three classifications sandy loam, loam, and silt loam are common surface soils; they also may occur as subsoils. The rest of the classifications are subsoils. Timber Management Field Book. USDA-Forest Service Northeastern Area NA-MR-7.

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IAA - Resources

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The Woodland Cemetery Catalpa. National Tree Benefit Calculator. Trees in urban areas provide a number of important benefits. They help to clean the air, curb stormwater runoff, raise property values, sequester carbon, and reduce energy costs. By indicating the type and size of tree, this site helps you calculate the economic and ecological benefits of your tree. Learn how soils are classified based on composition and texture. Native Trees and Shrubs in Iowa. From the Iowa DNR. Grow well throughout Iowa.

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IAA-Home

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The Woodland Cemetery Catalpa. In April, Iowa Arborist Association was honored with an award from Governor Terry E. Branstad for volunteer work done at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery. The IAA conducted their Annual Day of Service at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Novemeber 2015. Our group worked hard and the staff there were extremely appreciative. The Govenor's Award is on display at the Iowa Arboretum in Madrid, Iowa. Click here for Photos of the Annual Day of Service. Iowa Arborist Board Members. This trai...