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Pruning Western White Pine: A Vital Tool for Species Restoration

Pruning young white pine can increase survival of individual trees exposed to white pine blister rust and help restore the species in Inland Northwest forests. Learn when and how to prune and the silvicultural ...

Chris C. Schnepf, John W. Schwandt | Jun 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

The Care and Planting of Tree Seedlings on Your Woodland

Covers the care and handling of seedlings. Discusses proper seedling planting techniques, including timing, tree spacing, planting spot selection, and tools. Highlights common mistakes made when planting, such as crooked...

Mark Elefritz, Mary M. Atkinson, Stephen Fitzgerald | Mar 2019 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Controlling Pocket Gopher Damage to Conifer Seedlings

Pocket gophers girdle (remove bark from) the bases of conifer seedlings and saplings, causing significant economic losses. This publication will help you design a program to reduce or eliminate gopher damage to ...

David S. deCalesta, Kim Asman, Nancy Allen | May 2003 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Trees Against the Wind

Learn how to plan, establish, and care for windbreaks, shelterbelts, and living snow fences. Includes sections on windbreak design, planting for wildlife, windbreak species characteristics, and much more. Color photography.

Donald P. Hanley, Gary Kuhn | Feb 2003 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Logging Selectively: A Practical Guide to Partial Timber Harvesting in the Forests of the Inland Northwest and the Northern Rocky Mountains

Pocket guide covers timber harvests, species, tree growth and form, insects and disease, forest structure and function, and partial harvest logistics. 3.5 x 7-inch format. Color photos.

Chris C. Schnepf | Dec 2000 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)