Minnesota forest insect & disease updates

Just a quick post in case you missed it: The Minnesota DNR, Division of Forestry has published the June 2009 Forest Insect & Disease Newsletter (PDF).  This is by far the best source of timely, quality information on insect and disease issues in the Minnesota woods. This summer’s issue includes a play-by-play of the discovery of emerald ash borer in the Twin Cities this spring.

The list of articles from the June 2009 issue is below.

• Emerald ash borer found in Minnesota
  • Play-by-play
  • Updated firewood restrictions in on state land
• Another cool and protracted spring
  • Winter injury of Colorado blue spruce
  • Two-lined chestnut borers
  • Forest tent caterpillars are at it again
  • Oak anthracnose
  • Ash plant bug and ash anthracnose
  • Bumper crop of seeds
  • Summer shorts
• Heads-up
  • Approved firewood vendor applications now
    need to be renewed
  • Tick-borne diseases
• Publications
  • Trees and Shrubs of Minnesota
  • IPM for Home Apple Growers
• Feature Article
  • Wolves in sheep’s clothing: Outbreaks of
    previously obscure native forest
    insects
• Handy and helpful websites for Forest Health

Read it now: June 2009 Forest Insect & Disease Newsletter (PDF)

MDNR’s March 2009 Forest Insect & Disease Newsletter

Passing along an announcement from the Minnesota DNR, Division of Forestry:

Greetings from MN DNR Forest Health! The March 2009 issue of the Forest Insect & Disease Newsletter, focusing on invasive species, is now available at http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/publications/fid/fid_march09.pdf

Highlights include:
Firewood Restriction Law
Emerald ash borer: FAQ
Emerald Ash Borer Preparedness Plan
in development
Gypsy moth treatments planned
Sirex woodwasp update
Annosus root disease
Oak wilt: Suppression Program
Diplodia levels in nursery stock continues to decrease
Feature article: Invasive species management on DNR-administered lands

If you requested a paper copy, watch for it in the mail soon.

We hope you enjoy this issue of the Forest Insect & Disease newsletter.

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Minnesota DNR Marketplace newsletter

The Minnesota DNR, Division of Forestry has just released the Winter 2008 issue of their excellent Marketplace Newsletter.

The current issue includes articles about the economic situation and it’s relationship to wood product markets; average stumpage prices by species; trends in woodland certification; a great list of classified ads; and much more.

Both the current issue and back issues are available here.