Book Review
Insects That Feed on Trees and Shrubs, Second Edition Revised by Warren T. Johnson and Howard H. Lyon provides detailed descriptions of the damage caused by and the insect doing the damage to hundreds of woody plants. The book includes multiple color pictures of damage to assist in identification. Life cycles of many pests are discussed. Unfortunately, the reference does not provide control information. Thankfully, once identified, there are many other references available to help with selecting treatment options.
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How to Kill a Tree!
Now that I have your attention, this portion of “The Stump” newsletter will now be set aside for a humorous but serious presentation of tree care issues that can kill a tree. These presentations are based on and graphics from the National Arbor Day Foundations' Tree City Bulletin # 14 titled “How to Kill a Tree!”
Many of the issues shown over the next several newsletters are common, easily avoided errors in tree care. Take the time to reflect on your and your staff's knowledge and practices in relation to this information. Ask the questions: Do I / we do that? How can I / we improve? Look for more information in references, on the Internet, at Extension offices, and of course from MDC. Your trees' life may depend on it!
December 11
ISA Certified Arborist Exam, Springfield, MO, Registration Deadline November 21, 2007, Register at www.isa-arbor.com/certification/tests.aspx.
December 13
MCFC State Meeting, Runge Nature Center, Jefferson City, MO, 10 AM Contact Justine Gartner (Justine.Gartner@mdc.mo.gov), 573-751-4115 extn. 3116.
December 17
ISA Certified Arborist Exam, St. Louis, MO, Registration Deadline November 29, 2007, Register at www.isa-arbor.com/certification/tests.aspx.
December 31
Tree City USA applications Due!
January 6 - 8
The Western Trade Show, Overland Park, KS. Contact WNLA for details and registration at www.wnla.org or 888-233-1876.
February 4
Insect and Disease Seminar, Wildcat Park, Joplin, MO, 1:00 PM Contact Jon Skinner (Jon.skinner@mdc.mo.gov), 417-629-3423.
February 8 - 11
ANLA Management Clinic, Louisville, KY. Contact ANLA for details and registration at http://managementclinic.org or 202-789-2900.
February 19
ISA Certified Arborist Exam, Eureka Springs, AR, Registration Deadline February 1, 2008, Register at www.isa-arbor.com/certification/tests.aspx.
March 4
Tree Board Workshop, St. Joseph, MO Contact Justine Gartner (Justine.Gartner@mdc.mo.gov), 573-751-4115 extn. 3116.
March 5 - 6
2008 MCFC Conference, St. Joseph, MO. Contact MCFC at www.mocommunitytrees.com/whatsgoingon.html.
March 24
Tree Selection & Planting Workshop, Lampo Bldg., 500 E. Spring St., Neosho, MO 6:30 PM. Contact Jon skinner (Jon.Skinner@mdc.mo.gov), 417-629-3423.
March 25
Tree Selection & Planting Workshop, Thiebaud Auditorium Room A, Lamar, MO 6:30 PM. Contact Jon skinner (Jon.Skinner@mdc.mo.gov), 417-629-3423.
March 27
Tree Selection & Planting Workshop, Wildcat Park, Joplin, MO 6:30 PM. Contact Jon skinner (Jon.Skinner@mdc.mo.gov), 417-629-3423.
March 31
Tree Selection & Planting Workshop, Cedar County Family Clinic, 807 Owens Mill Rd., Stockton, MO 6:30 PM. Contact Jon skinner (Jon.Skinner@mdc.mo.gov), 417-629-3423.
Tree City USA Applications due December 31, 2007.
Send to:
Justine Gartner
Field Programs Supervisor
MDC
PO Box 180
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180
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Urban Forester
Forestry Division
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201 W Riviera Dr., Ste. B
Joplin, MO 64804
417-629-3423
Jon.Skinner@mdc.mo.gov
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