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Iowa Forest Health Over 8 percent (3.0 million acres) of Iowa is covered by trees and forests. Our forests have significant impacts on our agricultural-based economy, protection of our drinking water supply, critical for wildlife habitat and overall enjoyment of the place that we call Iowa. Wood industries employ over 7,000 Iowans, producing lumber and high quality wood products. Trees in our small and large communities, our "urban forests," increase property values and conserve cooling and heating energy. Our forests are vital to our state's future. Because our forest resources are valuable to the citizens of Iowa, the Bureau of Forestry began monitoring forest and tree health conditions in the late 1970's. This monitoring effort today is used to determine overall forest and tree health conditions, the status of natural and exotic insect, disease, and invasive species problems, and to provide up-to-date information for private and public managers to aid in the sustained management of Iowa's forest resources. Cooperative monitoring efforts with Iowa State University, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS), USDA Forest Service (USFS), USDA Plant Protection Quarantine (PPQ), municipal foresters, and private land owners encourages efficient monitoring efforts. In addition, cooperation fosters improved communications to professionals and others on Iowa's forest resource management issues. For links to other forest health sites click here. Answers to Questions about Emerald Ash Borer Don't Move Firewood Emerald Ash Borer Action Plan Emerald Ash Borer Firewood Poster Emerald Ash Borer Purple Traps Emerald Ash Borer Information Tatters Update Invasive Species Information Garlic Mustard Brochure Iowa Woodland Invasive Species Survey IDNR Bureau of Forestry
has partnered with Iowa State University in a pilot project to survey
the location and severity of invasive woodland species throughout the
state. If you are interested in participating or would like additional
information click
here. If you would like to For additional information on the Forestry Bureau's Forest Health program
contact Tivon Feeley via e-mail at tivon.feeley@dnr.iowa.gov
or by phone at 515/281-4915.
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