Robert A. Pierce II Fisheries and Wildlife State Specialist School of Natural Resources Frank Nelson Wetland Ecologist Big Rivers/Wetlands Field Station Missouri Department of Conservation

Whether you are using a chain saw to cut firewood, trim trees or harvest large timber, you will be performing three basic operations: felling, limbing and bucking. Felling involves cutting a standing tree and dropping it in the place you want it. Limbing is the removal of the branches from either…

Learn what federal and state agencies and private organizations are available to help Missouri landowners enhance the health and productivity of their woodland.

Forestry is a specialized field with its own terms and abbreviations. This guide defines many of them commonly used in forestry and woodland management.

Hank Stelzer Forestry State Specialist School of Natural Resources

Robert A. Pierce II Fisheries and Wildlife State Specialist School of Natural Resources Hank Stelzer Forestry State Specialist School of Natural Resources John Dwyer Associate Professor of Forestry School of Natural Resources

Learn techniques to manage oak woodlands for increased acorn production, enhancing food sources and habitats for Missouri wildlife such as deer and turkeys.

Chain saws are relatively common and may seem simple to operate. But felling trees and clearing brush with a chain saw are operations that require training and proper safety precautions.

Carol B. Trokey and E.A. McGinnes Jr.School of Natural ResourcesPruning trees in the yard and in the forest can yield many benefits — if it is done correctly.

Discover how to select and plant tree species suited to Missouri's diverse regions, ensuring successful growth and sustainability.

The chain saw has become an everyday tool for a wide variety of people. Homeowners use chain saws to cut firewood and to do general tree trimming around their homes. Farmers find them useful for such jobs as clearing land, trimming trees and cutting firewood. Contractors use them for cutting large…

Hank Stelzer Forestry State Specialist School of Natural Resources