Author: Ishani Mishra

A Guide to Legal and Genetic Terminology Used in the Sale of Hardwood Seeds and Planting Stock

FNR-222: Paying a premium for better genetics is not new to agriculture or to forestry in some parts of the United States, but paying a premium for genetically improved hardwood trees is new for most consumers. Genetic improvement efforts for...

Planning the Tree Planting Operation

FNR-223: This publication discusses planning the tree planting operation. It discusses the importance of planning, site inspections, making a plan, silviculture, and it provides a timeline for major planning and tree planting activities. Keywords: hardwood plantations, wood products, agronomy, crops...

Weed Competition Control in Hardwood Plantations

FNR-224-W: A publication for landowners with wooded areas. Covers weed control strategies and related issues. Keywords: landowners, native woods, invasive woody species, seedling growth read publication

Enrichment Planting of Oaks

FNR-225: Many factors contribute to the success or failure of an enrichment planting operation. This publication outlines the seedling survival rates using the basic methods described in the publication. Keywords: Central Hardwood Region, ecology, biodiversity, forest management, trees read publication

Resources and Assistance Available for Planting Hardwood Seedlings

FNR-226-W: Successfully starting a tree plantation involves several steps, ideally starting with preparation a year or more before the seedlings are planted. Part of planning is finding sources of materials, information, and assistance. Planning, site preparation, planting, weed control, pruning,...

Insects Affecting Hardwood Tree Plantings

FNR-227-W: Gummosis is a defensive response of trees in which resinous gum is exuded and deposited on the bark. This response is widespread among plants and is prevalent in members of the Rosaceae (e.g., Prunus supp.). This group includes black...

Causes of Gummosis in Black Cherry (Prunus serotina)

FNR-229-W: Gummosis in black cherry is caused by a combination of factors that injure the tree, including physical damage, insect activity (especially from bark beetles and cambium miners), fungal infections (like Cytospora canker) and environmental stress. These factors damage the...

Invasive Plant Species in Hardwood Tree Plantations

FNR-230-W: This 25-page PDF describes 39 different invasive species that grow, spread aggressively, and displace native or desirable forest vegetation. These plants can degrade native food resources and cover for wildlife, threaten native plants, and be tough to control or...

Bovine Tuberculosis in Wild White-tailed Deer

FNR-551-W: Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is a bacterial disease of mammals resulting from the infection of Mycobacterium bovis (M. bovis). It is a zoonotic disease that can infect humans, domestic stock, and wild animals. Outbreaks of bTB have occurred sporadically around...

Handling Harvested Game: Episode 1, Field Dressing

FNR-555-WV: Bob Cordes, a wildlife biologist with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, shows safe techniques and proper handling for wholesome source of meat for yourself and your family. The taste and enjoyment of your wild venison will...