Pruning forest trees

"Pruning trees in both the yard and in the forst can yield many benefits--if it is done correctly."--First page.Carol B. Trokey and E.A. McGinnes, Jr. (School of Forestry, Fisheries and Wildlife, College of Agriculture)New 6/89/8

Determining the profitability of timber stand improvement investments

"You can increase the financial return from a tract (stand) of Missouri forest land by improving tree quality and woodland composition. Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) includes a broad range of practices: site preparation, thinning, release, pruning, and vine and weed removal."--First page.William B. Kurtz and Carol B. Trokey (School of Forestry, Fisheries and Wildlife, College of Agriculture)New 8/84/8

Pruning forest trees (1993)

Reviewed October 1993

Before you order tree seedlings

"Good planting practices include good planting stock, a well selected and properly prepared site, proper planting methods, and adequate protection and care after planting. Failure in any or all of these planting practices usually results in unsatisfactory survival or growth or even in complete failure."--First page.Carol B. Trokey and John P Slusher (The School of Natural Resources College of Agriculture), William G. Yoder (Missouri Department of Conservation)Revised 3/90/5

Pine wilt disease

"The pine wilt disease is caused by a microscopic nematode, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, sometimes known as the pinewood nematode. It is transmitted in Missouri by a long-horned beetle vector, Monochamus carolinensis. It is isolated and identified as a serious disease problem in the State Extension Diagnostic Laboratory in the Plant Pathology Department of the University of Missouri in 1979."--First page.Einar W. Palm and Victor L. Dropkin (Professor Emeritus, Department of Plant Pathology), Marc Linit (Department of Entomology), Carol Trokey (School of Forestry, Fisheries and Wildlife)New 11/89/6

Forestry assisstance for landowners (1990)

"If you're a landowner, you may have questions such as these. Throughout Missouri, several organizations, associations and individuals can help you find publications, technical advaice, educational programs and financial assistance to help you manage your woodlands."--First page.Carol B. Trokey (The School for Natural Resources)Revised 5/90/8

Forestry assistance for landowners (1988)

"If you're a landowner, you may have questions such as these. Throughout Missouri, several organizations, associations, and individuals can help you find publications, technical advice, educational programs, and financial assistance to help you manage your woodlands. Start with your local University extension center, usually located in your county seat. An extension specialist will assist you or help you find the appropriate agency or individual for your land management decisions. The following descriptions of agencies and associations will give you an idea of some of the assistance available."--First page.Carol B. Trokey (School of Forestry, Fisheries and Wildlife)Revised 1/88/5

Forestry assistance for landowners (1985)

"If you're a landowner, you may have some questions such as these. Throughout Missouri, several organizations, associations, and individuals can help you find publications, technical advice, educational programs, and financial assistance to help you manage your woodlands. Start with your local University extension center, usually located in your county seat. An extension specialist will assist you or help you find the appropriate agency or individual for your land management decisions. The following descriptions of agencies and associations will give you an idea of some of the assistance available."--First page.Carol B. Trokey (School of Forestry, Fisheries and Wildlife)New 8/85/7