Natural resources
Displaying 1 - 93 of 93Use this web-based tool to generate a report describing the physical, demographic and environmental characteristics of a selected land parcel and its surroundings.
Find out more about the Asian longhorned beetle on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service website.
Baskett is used for research and education in wildlife management and behavior, forestry and resource measurement.
Located 11 miles east of the MU campus on 591 acres, it has the largest concentration of research plots in crops, oils and related disciplines in Missouri.
Through research and scholarly endeavors, CAFNR strives to discover and disseminate new knowledge, scientific information and innovations through formal and nonformal educational programs.
Find out how far is too far to move firewood to avoid transporting invasive pests and diseases to new areas.
Emerald Ash Borer University is the collaborative effort of the USDA Forest Service, Michigan State University, Purdue University, and Ohio State University.
Part of a series of audio resources detailing the first steps to flood recovery, published by Purdue University.
Part of a series of audio resources detailing the first steps to flood recovery, published by Purdue University.
Part of a series of audio resources detailing the first steps to flood recovery, published by Purdue University.
Part of a series of audio resources detailing the first steps to flood recovery, published by Purdue University.
Part of a series of audio resources detailing the first steps to flood recovery, published by Purdue University.
Part of a series of audio resources detailing the first steps to flood recovery, published by Purdue University.
Part of a series of audio resources detailing the first steps to flood recovery, published by Purdue University.
Part of a series of audio resources detailing the first steps to flood recovery, published by Purdue University.
Part of a series of audio resources detailing the First Steps to Flood Recovery, published by Purdue University.
A helpful article that answers common health concern questions that arise after a flood has occurred.
Whether you're filing for insurance, seeking assistance, or claiming a casualty tax deduction, you will need proof of your losses. This includes both before and after a disaster.
Grain bins exposed to floodwaters are likely to have sustained damage and some grain loss can be expected. It is, however, often possible to repair bins and salvage at least part of the grain.
A helpful article providing an overview of precautions to take when entering a flooded home.
The Prescribed Fire Community of Practice (CoP) is a clearinghouse for information on conducting controlled burns and the effects of fire on plants and wildlife.
A helpful resource covering frequently asked questions about lawns and gardens following a flood.
Returning to a flooded site can be quite devastating. Flood damage to your home or office maybe quite extensive and overwhelming. What about your landscape and garden? Your first impulse may be to pull all the plants out and start over.
Disaster recovery can be as dangerous as the disaster itself, especially if no disaster preparedness plan was implemented.
The purpose of this document is to give an overview of those materials that can be salvaged and those that cannot and how to make some decisions.
Buildings exposed to floodwaters must be evaluated for the extent of the damage and the amount of cleanup and repairs necessary to restore them to a usable condition.
Identifying appropriate construction materials and understanding their characteristics may help you reduce flood and water damage to your home’s contents and structure.
A helpful article to get started on restoring a flooded home including safety measures and important first steps.
A helpful article on how to be safe and aware of the many hazards involved with returning to a home that has experienced flooding.
A resource that details the first steps to take in order to begin recovering from a flood.
A public advocacy voice of conservationists, educators and woodland owners for privately owned woodlands to promote healthy, productive and sustainable forests and trees.
Provides information for first time homebuyers and other homeowners about basic home repairs, maintenance and financial management necessary to successfully maintain a home.
This video from Purdue University Extension describes how homeowners can use certain pesticide products for protecting ash trees against emerald ash borer.
Researchers from multiple disciplines, including entomology, plant pathology, horticulture, agronomy, animal science and agroforestry, combine research efforts to address an array of issues.
Learn how to diagnose damage to black walnut trees in this technical report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service.
Use this worksheet to estimate the cost of distributing manure on your land, taking into account the equipment you're using and market prices.
Missouri Dairy Resource Guide's (AgEBB) information to help implement the best strategy concerning on-farm manure management.
A worksheet that helps producers estimate the value of manure from livestock enterprises.
Professionally trained foresters that provide competent forest management advice or assistance to landowners.
Aims to protect and manage the fish, forest and wildlife resources of the state.
This Missouri Department of Conservation reference provides science-based guidance to help professional foresters, private land managers and forest landowners improve and sustain Missouri’s forests.
The association serves and promotes the forest products industry of Missouri.
The Missouri Forest Resources Advisory Council (MoFRAC) facilitates communication among its 30+ members to ensure long term forest health, productivity and sustainability of Missouri’s forests; supports science-based research and surveys
Learn about oak decline in this leaflet from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service.
An exchange for fire science information. The consortium aims to increase the availability and consideration of credible fire science information to those making land management decisions.
This video by Purdue University Extension demonstrates what homeowners can expect when a tree-care professional uses a trunk injection system to treat their trees for emerald ash borer.
The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) website includes a list of certified arborists who have the knowledge to identify tree problems and perform tree work correctly.
Ken Hellevang, North Dakota State University Extension Engineer, demonstrates how to use a moisture meter. 7:58 minutes