Woodland management : article
Landowners interested in improving woods, wildlife habitat and overall property health can learn firsthand from a family recognized for its stewardship success at a free forest and wildlife field day Sept. 12 near Portland, Mo.
Emerald ash borer threatens ash trees across Missouri. Learn signs of infestation, treatment options, and ways to protect valuable trees.
As autumn paints Missouri’s landscapes in brilliant hues, it also signals the start of the best season for planting trees, says University of Missouri Extension state forestry specialist.
Sarah Havens helps Missouri women landowners engage in forestry through programs, workshops, and resources that inspire leadership and stewardship.
Hannibal residents Art and Jana Suchland are honored for exceptional forest management and sustainable tree farming practices.
Missouri farmers are using regenerative agriculture practices such as cover crops, improved grazing and smarter nutrient management to protect soil and water while staying profitable, with support from MU Extension and the Center for Regenerative Agriculture.
The Missouri Department of Conservation and University of Missouri Extension thank Missouri’s 937 Master Naturalists for volunteering more than 82,000 hours to conserving Missouri’s natural resources in 2025.
Woodland owners and natural resource professionals gathered Oct. 3-4 in Mountain Grove for the Missouri Woodland Owners Conference. The conference provided hands-on learning through three field tours.
Agricultural producers are invited to save the dates for upcoming events across the state in which extension specialists and researchers from the University of Missouri share the latest findings, highlight best practices and address local emerging issues.
Sell timber wisely: learn how to value your woodland, hire a forester, plan the sale, and boost profits while protecting forest health.
Max and Lois Schmollinger revived a neglected Ozark woodland and have been honored as Missouri’s Tree Farmers of the Year.
HILLSBORO, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension offers a one-night session in Hillsboro on June 13 to help landowners learn how to market timber.Too many landowners sell their timber for only a fraction of its worth, says MU Extension horticulture specialist Debi Kelly.
MU Extension’s Plant Diagnostic Clinic, in partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation, offers free testing for common oak tree diseases.
Attend a free April 13 event in Columbia to learn how to identify and manage invasive Callery pear trees.
A northeastern Missouri couple marked their 55th anniversary by attending a forestry field day, learning about timber sales and forest health.
The Missouri Woodland Mentor program invites landowners to share their knowledge with other property owners who are exploring forest management practices for the first time.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – May is a good time for Missouri landowners to take proactive steps in protecting homes, barns and other structures from the threat of wildfire, says Joni Harper, field specialist in natural resources for University of Missouri Extension.
Prune oak trees in winter to reduce oak wilt risk and protect healthy trees from infection and beetle spread.
PORTLAND, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension and several partners invite the public to a forest and wildlife field day Sept. 12 near Portland, Mo. This free workshop will be held on the property of Bill and Margie Haag in Callaway County from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Jim Ball turns childhood outdoor passion into award-winning tree farm with conservation and wildlife-friendly practices.
The Ste. Genevieve County woodsman was a pioneer in sustainable forestry.
Learn key steps to sell timber wisely, work with foresters, hire trained loggers, and maximize your woodland's value.
Learn key tips for safely hiring tree care professionals to protect your property and avoid costly mistakes.
CAMDENTON, Mo. – The second annual Women Owning Woodlands field trip is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, at Ha Ha Tonka State Park in Camdenton.
Clay and Kim Shaw are being recognized as Missouri’s Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year for their work managing Bert Farms for walnut and pecan. Landowners and forestry enthusiasts can learn about their management efforts during the 2026 Woodland Owners Conference, Oct. 2-3 in near Cowgill, Mo.,…