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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

Iowa conifers struggling with winter burn

The DNR foresters are receiving reports of moderate to severe winter burn damage to arborvitae and white pine trees across Iowa.

Display Date
April 9, 2024
Forestry

Urban Forestry awards recognize local dedication to trees and outreach

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
Forestry
News Release

Time to stop pruning oak trees earlier this season with unseasonably warm temperatures

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is recommending to finish pruning oak trees immediately to prevent the spread of oak wilt.

Display Date
February 27, 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

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
News Release

Wait until after Oct. 15 to prune oak trees

The best way to prevent the spread of oak wilt is to not prune any oak tree during the growing season.

Display Date
September 26, 2023
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
Forestry
News Release

Landowner adds trees and shrubs to enhance, diversify Allamakee County century farm

Sandy Koehring was cautious when making changes to the family farm.

Display Date
August 29, 2023
Forestry
WMA & Places to Hunt and Shoot
Public Meeting or Comments

Idlewild Wildlife Area forest management plan topic of Sept. 21 open house

The DNR is holding an open house for the neighbors of Idlewild Wildlife Area and others interested in the public area to discuss forest management plans.

Display Date
August 28, 2023
Forestry
News Release

Grant funds available for communities impacted by emerald ash borer

The Iowa DNR received Emerald Ash Borer Reforestation funds through a grant with the USDA Forest Service and National Association of State Foresters.

Display Date
June 27, 2023
Forestry
News Release

Help protect Iowa’s forests - leave firewood at home

Thousands of Iowans will be camping and building campfires this Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer.

Display Date
May 23, 2023
Forestry
News Release

Celebrate Iowa trees throughout the year

Every Arbor Day, Iowans pay special attention to the benefits of our trees and dedicate themselves to planting and managing Iowa’s trees and forests.

Display Date
April 25, 2023

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