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Forestry

Programs

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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.

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Tree Pests

Tree Pests is the outreach and education effort to keep citizens informed of the latest invasive insect and disease threats to Missouri’s trees.

Wildlife Ecology and Management

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.

Events

WOW-ChainsawSafety

October 29, 2025 - November 21, 2025

Chainsaw Safety Training for Beginners

Resources

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.

eXtension Climate, Forests and Woodlands

The Climate, Forests and Woodlands eXtension Community of Practice (CoP) focuses on keeping forests sustainable on private and public lands, and providing information to private owners of forested land and the extension professionals who serve them.

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.

Meet the experts

Billy McCaslin
Billy McCaslin

Forestry Management Educator

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