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Iowa State Forest Nursery End of Season Sale

• 5/13/2024 2:49:00 PM
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All remaining State Forest Nursery seedlings are 30 percent off until May 24. Choose from a variety of hardwoods, shrubs and conifers.

Iowa urban tree identification guide

• 4/25/2024 1:35:00 PM
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These are the trees in our neighborhoods, the trees that you see each day! Know what to look for to better ID the trees around you.

Thank trees for all they do this Arbor Day

• 4/16/2024 12:47:00 PM
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DES MOINES – Get out and enjoy the beauty of April tree blossoms across Iowa neighborhoods.

Homeowners may notice spring frost damage as trees start to bud

• 4/9/2024 12:42:00 PM
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Iowa’s early spring warm up followed by the return of below freezing evening temperatures were a shock to many trees. Some trees experienced frost damage to their newly emerging blooms or shoots.

Urban Forestry awards recognize local dedication to trees and outreach

• 3/26/2024 11:44:00 AM
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DES MOINES – Every year the Urban Forestry Awards luncheon recognizes cities, college campuses and utilities that demonstrate a variety of dedication to the importance of trees in their respective communities.

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

• 2/27/2024 3:40:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is recommending to finish pruning oak trees immediately to prevent the spread of oak wilt.

Discounted trees available at distribution events this spring

• 2/20/2024 12:28:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources, through a partnership with Alliant Energy, is offering a mixture of hardwoods, low-growing ornamental and evergreen tree species for $25 each.

Grant funds available for communities impacted by the 2020 derecho

• 1/16/2024 3:24:00 PM
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The Iowa Legislature appropriated state infrastructure funds to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be used for a community-based tree planting program for derecho recovery tree planting.

Consistent watering essential for new trees this fall

• 10/17/2023 11:50:00 AM
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Fall is usually a good time to plant trees with mild temperatures and adequate ground moisture. With drought conditions across Iowa this fall, watering newly planted trees on a regular schedule through the 2024 growing season is essential for a strong start and healthy life.

Wait until after Oct. 15 to prune oak trees

• 9/26/2023 1:03:00 PM
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The best way to prevent the spread of oak wilt is to not prune any oak tree during the growing season.

Derecho-damaged trees focus of salvage timber sale at Pilot Knob State Park

• 9/26/2023 1:02:00 PM
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FOREST CITY – A portion of Pilot Knob State Park will close Sept. 26 to allow for removal of trees in the southeast portion of the park. Visitors are asked to avoid the area east of the tower and south of the road, which will be closed for public use.

Bowhunters encouraged to practice the ABCs of tree stand safety

• 9/26/2023 12:58:00 PM
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Tree stand incidents can happen to deer hunters regardless of skill level or experience and result in serious injury or even death. Unfortunately, in nearly every case, these incidents were preventable.

Celebrate Iowa trees throughout the year

• 4/25/2023 11:40:00 AM
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DES MOINES – 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.

Urban Forestry awards recognize local dedication to trees and outreach

• 4/11/2023 2:29:00 PM
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DES MOINES – Every year the Urban Forestry Awards luncheon recognizes cities, college campuses and utilities that demonstrate a variety of dedication to the importance of trees in their respective communities. 

Time to stop pruning oak trees

• 3/7/2023 12:14:00 PM
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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.

Trees for Kids grant applications due March 3

• 2/7/2023 8:09:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The popular Trees for Kids grant program is accepting applications through March 3.

Grant funds available for communities impacted by the 2020 derecho

• 2/7/2023 8:08:00 PM
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The Iowa Legislature appropriated state infrastructure funds to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be used for a community-based tree planting program for derecho recovery tree planting in 27 impacted counties.

How to properly dispose of Christmas trees

• 1/5/2023 1:50:00 PM
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If there are more pine needles on the floor than on the tree, it might be time to think about disposing of the Christmas tree. When that time comes, there are a few ways to properly (and sustainably) get that live tree back outdoors.

Fall is a great time to plant shade trees

• 10/18/2022 1:21:00 PM
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It’s not too late to plant some varieties of shade trees before winter sets in. Fall is an ideal time to plant new trees with mild temperatures and adequate ground moisture.

Wait until after Oct. 15 to prune oak trees

• 10/5/2022 6:54:00 AM
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The best way to prevent the spread of oak wilt is to not prune any oak tree during the growing season.

Bowhunters encouraged to practice the ABCs of tree stand safety

• 9/27/2022 2:14:00 PM
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Tree stand incidents can happen to deer hunters regardless of skill level or experience and result in serious injury or even death. Unfortunately, in nearly every case, these incidents were preventable.

Grant funds available for communities impacted by the 2020 derecho

• 7/26/2022 12:48:00 PM
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The Iowa Legislature appropriated state infrastructure funds to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be used for a community-based tree planting program for derecho recovery.

Caution urged as Iowans clean up storm damaged trees

• 7/6/2022 10:11:00 AM
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State forestry experts are encouraging Iowans to proceed with caution as they are cleaning up the tree damage from Tuesday’s storms.

Discounted trees available at distribution events this spring

• 4/19/2022 12:10:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), through a partnership with Alliant Energy and the USDA Forest Service, is offering a mixture of hardwoods, low-growing ornamental and evergreen tree species for $25 each.

Urban Forestry awards recognize local dedication to trees and outreach

• 4/12/2022 3:34:00 PM
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DES MOINES – Every year the Urban Forestry Awards luncheon recognizes cities, college campuses and utilities that demonstrate a variety of dedication to the importance of trees in their respective communities.

Residential Tree Distribution Events offered statewide this spring

• 3/29/2022 2:00:00 PM
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Iowa residents and Alliant Energy customers can purchase landscaping trees for their homes at deep discounts this spring. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) collaborates with local nurseries and organizations to provide a mixture of hardwoods, low-growing ornamental and evergreen tree species.

Caution urged as Iowans cleanup tornado damaged trees

• 3/8/2022 1:37:00 PM
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State forestry experts are encouraging Iowans to proceed with caution as they clean up tree damage from Saturday’s tornadoes.

Time to stop pruning oaks

• 3/1/2022 1:37:00 PM
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Spring is on its way. 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.

Trees for Kids grant applications due March 4

• 1/25/2022 3:54:00 PM
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DES MOINES –  The popular Trees for Kids grant program is now accepting applications through March 4.

Caution urged as Iowans cleanup damaged trees

• 12/16/2021 9:16:00 AM
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State forestry experts are encouraging Iowans to proceed with caution as they begin cleaning up the tree damage from Wednesday’s storm.

Bowhunters encouraged to practice the ABCDs of treestand safety

• 10/26/2021 4:06:00 PM
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Treestand incidents can happen to deer hunters regardless of skill level or experience and result in serious injury or even death. Unfortunately, in nearly every case, these incidents were preventable.

Fall is a great time to plant shade trees

• 10/26/2021 4:02:00 PM
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It’s not too late to plant some varieties of shade trees before winter sets in. Fall is an ideal time to plant new trees with mild temperatures and adequate ground moisture.

Wait until after Oct. 15 to prune oak trees

• 10/5/2021 2:27:00 PM
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The best way to prevent the spread of oak wilt is to not prune any oak tree during the growing season.

Trees for Kids grants awarded to 15 projects this fall

• 9/28/2021 1:51:00 PM
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The popular Trees for Kids grant program will be funding 15 projects to plant 239 landscape-sized trees on school grounds or other public places frequented by youth. An estimated 1,041 youth will be engaged with the outdoors through these projects.

Applications accepted for Trees for Kids grants through Sept. 17

• 8/17/2021 11:44:00 AM
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DES MOINES – The popular Trees for Kids grant program is accepting applications through Sept. 17.

Derecho Community Forestry Grant Program

• 7/26/2021 4:38:00 PM
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The Iowa Legislature appropriated state infrastructure funds to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be used for a community-based tree planting program for derecho recovery.

Lake Macbride State Park to host meeting recapping the derecho salvage timber sale

• 5/18/2021 1:54:00 PM
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SOLON - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public meeting on May 26, at 7 p.m., to discuss the sale of 58 hardwood logs salvaged from trees at Lake Macbride State Park damaged from the August 2020 derecho.

New DNR Video Helps Iowans Correctly Plant Trees

• 4/26/2021 10:14:00 AM
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DES MOINES - April is Arbor Month and a new five-minute video produced by the Iowa DNR aims to help residents learn to properly plant trees and avoid very common mistakes - vital to the longevity of new plantings.

Urban Forestry awards recognize local dedication to trees and outreach

• 4/13/2021 1:14:00 PM
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DES MOINES, Iowa – Every year the Urban Forestry Awards luncheon recognizes cities, college campuses and utilities that demonstrate a variety of dedication to the importance of trees in their respective communities. Awards were presented virtually on April 8, on behalf of the Arbor Day Foundation and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. 

Derecho damaged trees focus of proposed salvage timber sale at Walnut Woods State Park

• 2/10/2021 6:47:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a virtual public meeting to outline a proposed salvage timber sale in Walnut Woods State Park on Feb. 24, at 6 p.m. The salvage timber sale involves trees damaged from the derecho winds in August 2020. Derecho winds damaged multiple trees within the park, which now pose a risk to park users. Each tree was evaluated according to the Iowa DNR tree risk assessment procedure.

Application process for Trees for Kids program now open

• 2/2/2021 1:24:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The popular Trees for Kids grant program is now accepting applications through Friday, March 5.

Iowa DNR plants more than 100,000 trees on public lands in 2020

• 12/29/2020 11:39:00 AM
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The Iowa DNR reached a milestone goal to plant at least 100,000 trees on state-managed lands in 2020. The tree plantings commemorate the 100th anniversary of the National Association of State Foresters, as well as the 100th anniversary of Iowa state parks.

DNR investigating fatal treestand fall

• 10/26/2020 6:41:00 AM
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OLLIE, Iowa -- The DNR Law Enforcement Bureau is investigating a fatal fall from a treestand in rural Ollie in Keokuk County on Thursday, October 22.

Bowhunters encouraged to practice the ABCs of tree stand safety

• 9/29/2020 1:04:00 PM
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Tree stand incidents can happen to deer hunters regardless of skill level or experience and result in serious injury or even death. Unfortunately, in nearly every case, these incidents were preventable.

DNR State Forest Nursery offers options to replace derecho damaged trees

• 9/1/2020 1:13:00 PM
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AMES, Iowa -- As clean-up efforts are well underway and even nearing completion in some areas following the derecho that tore through Iowa in early August, the DNR State Forest Nursery is working with customers to select the proper trees to replant in areas completely leveled by the storm.

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