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Forestry
News Release

Discounted trees available at distribution events this spring

The Iowa DNR and Alliant Energy,is offering a mixture of hardwoods, low-growing ornamental and evergreen tree species for $25 each.

Display Date
February 18, 2025
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Forestry
News Release

Trees start small and live big for your heart

February is American Heart Month. It’s time to get back to a big, healthy life with simple steps to improve your heart health.

Display Date
February 14, 2025
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Fall colors of red, brown, and yellow through an Iowa landscape.
Forestry

Discounted trees available at distribution events this fall

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), through a partnership with the USDA Forest Service, is offering large shade trees.

Display Date
September 3, 2024
Forestry
News Release

Grant funds available for communities impacted by the 2020 derecho, July 2024

The Iowa Legislature appropriated state infrastructure funds to the DNR to be used for a community-based tree planting program.

Display Date
July 2, 2024
Forestry

Trees for Kids grant applications due August 26

The popular Trees for Kids grant program is accepting applications through August 26.

Display Date
July 2, 2024
Forestry
Camping
News Release

Help protect Iowa’s forests - Leave firewood at home

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages campers to buy firewood from where they will burn it instead of bringing it from home.

Display Date
May 21, 2024
Forestry
Events & Public Meetings

Public invited to field day highlighting forest management

The Iowa DNR and ISU Extension will be showcasing various forestry practices at Volga River State Recreation Area as part of a public field day, on May 21.

Display Date
April 23, 2024
Forestry
News Release

Thank trees for all they do this Arbor Day

Get out and enjoy the beauty of April tree blossoms across Iowa neighborhoods.

Display Date
April 16, 2024
Forestry
Advisory
News Release

Homeowners may notice spring frost damage as trees start to bud

Iowa’s early spring warm up followed by the return of below freezing evening temperatures were a shock to many trees.

Display Date
April 9, 2024
Forestry
News Release

Urban Forestry awards recognize local dedication to trees and outreach, 2024

Every year the Urban Forestry Awards luncheon recognizes cities, college campuses and utilities demonstrating a variety of dedication to the importance of trees

Display Date
March 26, 2024
State Parks
Forestry
News Release

Iowa’s largest sycamore tree severely damaged by suspicious fire at Geode State Park

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is asking the public for any information as to the cause of a suspicious fire at Geode State Park on Sunday, Feb. 18.

Display Date
February 23, 2024
Forestry
News Release

Grant funds available for communities impacted by the 2020 derecho, January 2024

The Iowa Legislature appropriated state infrastructure funds to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be used for a community-based tree planting program.

Display Date
January 16, 2024
Forestry Fire
Forestry
State Forests

DNR to host open house to discuss Loess Hills State Forest Wildfire Restoration Plans

The Iowa DNR will hold a public open house on Monday, Sept. 25, beginning at 6 p.m., at the Brent S. Olson Memorial Visitor Center.

Display Date
September 19, 2023
Forestry
News Release

Fall webworm abundant in southern Iowa this fall

The fall webworm (Hyphantria cunea), a native moth of North America, is commonly found across Iowa during late summer and early fall.

Display Date
September 12, 2023
Forestry
News Release

Order Your Fall Seedlings Today

The State Forest Nursery online store opens today for fall 2023 and spring 2024 seedling orders.

Display Date
September 1, 2023

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