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Annual Report - 2020, John Erixson

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

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Nebraska Forest Action Plan - 2020, John Erixson

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

Nebraska’s Forest Action Plan – 2020 represents a multiyear effort by Nebraska Forest Service staff to ensure trees continue to play a role in the lives of all Nebraskans. It includes assessments in locations considered to be priority forested areas; the strategies that will be implemented to address the challenges described in the preceding paragraph; and, how the agency’s resources will coalesce to bring the state’s trees and forests to a healthy and sustainable condition. Additionally, this plan maintains flexibility that allows for response to changes in the natural environment, state or federal policy, and the priorities of constituents and …

2019 Annual Report, Ben Bohall, John Erixson

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

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The Greatest Undertaking: The Unique History Of The Nebraska Forest Service, Tony Foreman

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

Perhaps forests and trees are not the first images one conjures when thinking about Nebraska. Indeed, an old joke claims the Nebraska State Tree is a wooden football goalpost. Yet Nebraska has a unique forestry history. Pioneers of the mid-nineteenth century moved into what was popularly known as the Great American Desert, and they rolled the dice that this semi-arid land, seemingly incapable of sustaining trees, could somehow grow crops. After winning that gamble, the settlers yearned for the trees they had grown accustomed to in the Eastern United States. They missed the beauty of the wooded areas and the …

Nebraska Statewide Forest Action Plan - 2015, Scott Josiah, John Erixson

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

The Nebraska Forest Action Plan identifies strategic goals based on national objectives collaboratively crafted by both the National Association of State Foresters and the USFS State & Private Forestry Program. The strategic goals and actions identified in this document serve as a blueprint for focusing private, state and federal resources in areas of Nebraska where they will be most effective.

Growth Of Black Walnut In Southeast Nebraska, Benjamin A. Loseke, Dennis M. Adams

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

Black walnut (Juglans nigra L.), within the family Juglandaceae, is a premier hardwood timber species in the United States. Its native range encompasses most of the eastern U.S., roughly extending from eastern South Dakota and eastern Texas on its western edge to Massachusetts and western Florida in the east (Figure 1). The occurrence and productivity of black walnut on the western edge of its native range, including eastern Nebraska, is largely a function of available water during the growing season. However, black walnut has been extensively planted west and north of its native range. Studies have shown black walnut can …

Guide To Woody Plants Of Nebraska, Justin R. Evertson, Kim Todd, David Mooter, Kate Schumacher

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

Species diversity is the cornerstone of a healthy community forest. In an effort to increase species diversity, this publication provides a nearly complete list of woody plants that can be grown in Nebraska communities. Each plant is keyed to the hardiness zone map on this page to show where it will grow best in Nebraska. It should be noted, however, that many plants need extra care and protection to survive certain climates. Conversely, many plants may do well outside of their recommended zone if the proper microclimate exists.

How To Manage Your Woodlands For Sustained And Maximum Benefits, Steven D. Rasmussen

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

Nebraska's forest lands comprise less than 2 percent of the total land base in the state (7 18,300 acres). However, on an acre by acre comparison, woodlands provide more associated benefits for society, the environment and our quality of life than most other land uses. Trees provide soil protection from wind and water erosion. Woodlands help protect the quality of adjacent water resources by eliminating contaminates, shading for cooler water temperatures and contributing organic matter for use by aquatic life at all levels. Trees and shrubs also trap snow for spring moisture. Woodlands are necessary areas for many wildlife species …

Nebraska Forest Service: Storm Damage Series, Nebraska Forest Service Storm Damage Bulletins

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

Immediate Care for Storm Damaged Trees; How to Select an Arborist or Tree Service; Pruning Storm Damaged Trees; Large Tree Pruning and Care; Don’t Top Trees; Recognizing and Correcting Tree Hazards; Tree Selection and Placement; Tree Planting; Care of Newly Planted Trees; Storm Damage Resources;

Land Cover Inventory Of The Niobrara River Watershed, Patti R. Dappen, James W. Merchant

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

The Niobrara River watershed covers a large area in northern Nebraska, and neighboring parts of South Dakota and Wyoming, and is an important component of statewide natural resources management. Under ongoing agreements with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (BoR), the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission are charged with the development of management plans for various BoR projects in the Niobrara River watershed in Nebraska. A detailed delineation of land use and land cover patterns was needed in order to define and implement effective management strategies.

Nebraska Forest Services: Woody Biomass Energy: Nebraska’S Untapped Resource, Dr. Scott Josiah, Dennis Adams

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

Energy security is a vital issue in the United States. Heavy dependence on fossil fuels obtained from politically volatile areas, an emerging consensus that carbon emissions must be substantially reduced, and dramatically increasing costs of fuel oil and natural gas are driving the urgent need for alternative energy sources, both in Nebraska and nationally.

Wood Energy Can Help Solve Pressing Problems In Nebraska By; Nebraska’s Available Woody Biomass Resources; Woody Biomass—A Proven, Reliable Energy Source For Nebraska And Beyond; Completed Engineering Feasibility Studies For Conversion To Woody Biomass Energy; Additional Facilities Interested In Or Currently Conducting Feasibility Studies; Other Emerging …

Nebraska’S Unique Forest Resources, Nebraska Forest Services, Dr. Scott J. Josiah

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

Many Nebraskans would be surprised to learn that in our largely agricultural and grassland state, unique and diverse forest resources are substantial and growing; Nebraska’s Riparian Forest Resources; Nebraska’s Ponderosa Pine Forest Resources; Nebraska’s Niobrara Valley Forest Resources

Nebraska Forestry Consultants, Dennis Adams

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

This directory includes individuals and firms that offer forestry consulting services in Nebraska. It was originally developed from a “Nebraska Forestry Consultants Survey” conducted in April, 2002. Corrections/additions are periodically incorporated. Endorsement by the Nebraska Forest Service is not intended or inferred. Corrections or additions may be submitted to the Nebraska Forest Service, C/O Dennis Adams, 203C Forestry Hall, UNL East Campus, Lincoln, NE 68583-0815. Phone (402) 472-5822, E-mail: dadams2@unl.edu

Commercializing The Hybrid Hazelnut As A Bioenergy And Food Crop For The Central States

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

Initiative Goal; What Is The Hybrid Hazelnut?; Superior Hybrid Hazelnuts in Nebraska; Hybrid Hazelnuts Solve Economic, Energy and Environmental Problems By: Requirements for Large-Scale Commercialization of Hybrid Hazelnuts; Resources Required For Rapid Commercialization

Forestry Best Management Practices For Nebraska

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

Introduction;Roads;Timber Harvesting;Tree Planting;Forest Improvement and Protection

Planning For Forest Stewardship: A Desk Guide, D. Ramsey Russell Jr., Susan Stein

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

Since 1991, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service Forest Stewardship Program has assisted over 200,000 landowners in preparing multipurpose management plans for areas encompassing more than 20 million acres of nonindustrial private forest (NIPF). These plans promote the long-term sustainability of private forests by balancing future public needs for forest products with the need for protecting and enhancing watershed productivity, air and water quality, fish and wildlife habitat, and threatened and endangered species.

Conducting A Prescribed Burn And Prescribed Burning Checklist, Jerry D. Volesky, James L. Stubbendieck, Rob B. Mitchell

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

The interacting forces of climate, fire and grazing formed and maintained the grasslands of the Great Plains of North America. Native Americans were the first to use fire to manipulate plant communities primarily to attract bison to lush regrowth. With the arrival of Europeans, the deliberate setting of fire was greatly curtailed because of the loss of property and potential loss of life associated with wildfires. Today, land managers realize that fire or prescribed burning is an effective tool to manage grassland

Nebraska Community Forestry Awards Program

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

Each year the Nebraska Forest Service recognizes outstanding programs and projects in Community Forestry. There are nine categories for nominations. Awards are presented each year at the annual Tree City USA Conference and Awards Program held in Lincoln. The NFS encourages nominations. Deadline for each year will be the end of January but submissions can be made at any time.

To nominate a program, citizen, group, or business please fill out the form on the second page. Nomination categories are listed on the se for your convenience.

Nebraska Forest Products Manufacturers - Primary Processors, Dennis Adams

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

This directory includes Nebraska forest products businesses that manufacture wood products from roundwood. It was developed from the “Nebraska Primary Wood Processors Survey” conducted in June, 2007 and includes only businesses that request to be listed. . Corrections and/or additions are periodically incorporated. Endorsement of listed individuals or firms by the Nebraska Forest Service is not intended or implied. Corrections and/or additions may be submitted to: Marketing & Utilization Forester, Nebraska Forest Service, 203E Forestry Hall, UNL, Lincoln, NE 68583-0815. Phone: 402-472-5822; FAX: 402-472-2964; E-mail: dadams2@unl.edu

Retree Nebraska’S 10 For 2010, Retree Nebraska

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

The Trees Around Us; Importance of species diversity; ReTree Nebraska’s TEN for2010; Choosing now, planting for the future; Report your tree planting! What is ReTree Nebraska?

Nebraska Statewide Forest Resource Assessment & Strategy - 2010, Scott Josiah, John Erixson

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

This Assessment relies heavily on the input from our partners. To complete the Assessment, we bolstered our own forest resource data with publicly available data from a variety of sources, including the National Land Cover Dataset, USFS Spatial Analysis Project, U.S. Census Bureau, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Nebraska Department of Roads, Nebraska Natural Resources Districts and input from many partners. Combined, this information provided us with valuable insights about the nature, complexity and value of our forest resources, and helped us identify priority forest areas across the state.

Using the information from the Assessment, we developed strategic goals based …

Emergency Assistance For Wildfire Control, Nebraska Forest Service

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

This publication has been developed by the Wildland Fire Protection Section of the Nebraska Forest Service as a description of the wildfire suppression resources available to the rural fire districts and the fire departments in the State of Nebraska for the control and suppression of wildfires. It can be used as a "quick reference" source for those resources available state-wide and is divided into three sections.

Nebraska Forest Service: Abiotic Problems Of Trees, Mark Harrell, Rachel Allison, Laurie Stepanek

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

Chlorosis; Overwatering/ Saturated soil; Roots too deep; “Mower blight”; Sunscald; Girdling root; Sapsucker injury; Herbicide injury; Winter desiccation; Freeze injury

Selected Law Pertaining To Nebraskas Firefighters And Fire Departments, Nebraska Forest Service, Wildland Fire Protection Section

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

The Nebraska statutes contained in this handbook reflect actions taken through the end of the 2009 regular legislative session; Nebraska Laws: Cities, Counties and Political Subdivisions.[13-303] Nebraska Budget Act.[13-501 - 13-601] Interlocal Cooperation Act.[13-801 - 13-807] Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act.[13-901 - 13-903, 13-1801] Local Government Miscellaneous Expenditure Act.[13-2202 - 13-2204] Emergency Response Systems, Employment of Full-time Fire Chief .[16-222.01 – 16-222.03] Serving Outside City Limits; Contracts.[18-1706 - 18-1710] Fire Training School.[18-1712 - 18-1714] Sinking Funds, Cities and Villages .[19-1301 - 1304] Annexation of Territory by a City or Village.[31-763 - 31-766] Multiple office holding; when allowed.[32-604] Fire Companies and …

Insect Pests Of Broadleaf Trees, Mark Harrell, Rachel Allison, Laurie Stepanek

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

Caterpillars; Fall webworm; Mimosa webworm; Bagworm; Elm leaf beetle; Spider mites; Aphids; Plant bugs; Lace bugs; Oystershell scale; Lilac borer/ ash borer; Red oak borer; Carpenterworm; Bronze birch borer

Wanted: Dead Or Alive, Emerald Ash Borer, Laurie Stepanek

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

How to Recognize Emerald Ash Borer; Emerald Ash Borer Facts; Help Us Control This Notorious Killer!; How to Recognize Ash Trees

Nebraska Forest Service Annual Report 2009, Scott J. Josiah, Becky Erdkamp

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

Welcome From The State Forester; NCTA Converting To Woody Biomass With Assistance From NFS; Nebraska Statewide Arboretum Merges With NFS; Protecting Nebraska’s Forests Against A Multitude Of Threats; NFS Air Spade Workshops Get To The Root Of It All; Retree Nebraska Making Strides Toward Million-Tree Goal; Reaching Out Through Social Marketing; Inventories Give Information About State’s Trees And Forests; Programs Help Rural Fire Districts Meet Equipment Needs; Pip Receives Silver Smokey Bear Award; NFS Provides Training To 2,500 Nebraska Firefighters; $1.3m CSREES Grant Paves The Way For Hybrid Hazelnut R&D; Firefighters Museum & Education Center Opens In Kearney; NFS Facilitates …

Bagworms, Webworms And Tent Caterpillars, Laurie Stepanek, Mark Harrell

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

Bagworm; Eastern & Prairie Tent Caterpillars; Fall Webworm; Mimosa Webworm; Insecticides

Creating A Community Wildfire Protection Plan, George Teixeira

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

What Is a CWPP?; Why Should My Community Develop a CWPP?; Who Should Develop a CWPP?; When Should My Community Develop Its CWPP?; What Areas Are Included in a CWPP?; Action Steps in Community Wildfi re Protection Planning

Diseases Of Evergreen Trees, Mark Harrell, Rachel Allison, Laurie Stepanek

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

Pine wilt; Diplodia (Sphaeropsis) blight; Dothistroma needle blight; Western gall rust; Brown spot needle blight; Needle cast of spruce; Sirococcus shoot blight; Cercospora blight; ;Cedar-apple rust ; Cytospora canker