Forestry

Forestry
News Release

Time to stop pruning oak trees

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) suggests finishing pruning oak trees by the end of the second week in March to prevent the spread of oak wilt.

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Urban Forestry

The Iowa DNR conducts tree inventories and management plans for small communities to help manage and maintain their community forests effectively.

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Emerald Ash Borer

Learn more about this small, metallic-green, invasive wood-boring beetle that attacks and kills ash trees.

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Forest & Tree Health

Learn more about efficient monitoring programs that help us make appropriate plans to eliminate or manage pests in our wooded areas.

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Urban Forestry Grant Programs

The Iowa DNR offers grants to support tree planting and recovery efforts in communities and schools across Iowa.

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Residential Tree Program

The Iowa DNR, in partnership with Allant Energy, offers private residents the opportunity to purchase landscape-sized trees at a significant discount

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Using Urban Wood

Upcycling urban wood into lumber preserves local history and sustainability, offering unique, customizable materials while supporting community economies.

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Forestry Resources

Discover how the Iowa DNR works to help Iowans expand and care for the state's roughly 3 million acres of trees and forests.

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Oak Wilt

Learn to identify and manage the fungus that causes oak wilt.

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Invasive Plants

This guide highlights 19 invasive trees, shrubs, and plants, and includes techniques for controlling each species.

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