Forestry

Forest Ecology and Management

Explore this website to learn more about the care and management of your woodlands. It offers webinars, workshops and field days. Sign up for the program’s mailing list to stay informed.

Wildlife Ecology and Management

Learn how to landscape to attract certain wildlife species so you can enjoy nature while possibly increasing the value of your property, too.

Improving Habitats for Eastern Wild Turkeys on Your Property: Conducting a Habitat Evaluation

Growing and Marketing Pawpaw in Missouri

Growing Black Walnut for Nut Production: Bearing Years Management

Growing Black Walnut for Nut Production: Orchard Establishment and Early Management

How Missouri farmers are strengthening land and livelihoods

Published January 30, 2026

New MU program promotes healthy woodlands

Published November 25, 2025

MU Extension uses NASA data to identify highway hot spots

Published November 21, 2025

Fall tree planting: Rooting for a greener tomorrow

Published October 20, 2025

Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management

Provides science-based information on how to manage wildlife damage and responsibly resolve human-wildlife conflicts. Ideas for preventing as well as inspecting and identifying wildlife damage are also available on this website.

Emerald Ash Borer Management - Missouri Department of Conservation

From the Missouri Department of Conservation: The emerald ash borer (EAB) is a serious threat to ash trees in Missouri. This invasive pest will eventually kill unprotected ash trees. Many trees can be saved with the careful use of systemic insecticides. However, not all ash trees should be treated, and for many locations the start of treatments should be delayed. This guide will assist you in making decisions about protecting your trees from this invasive pest.

Forest and Woodland Association of Missouri

A public advocacy voice of conservationists, educators and woodland owners for privately owned woodlands to promote healthy, productive and sustainable forests and trees.

Glade Restoration fact sheet (PDF)

Find information on restoring an existing glade to provide habitat for wildlife species in this fact sheet, part of a series created by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Missouri Department of Conservation and MU Extension–School of Natural Resources.

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