Trees and shrubs

Tree Pests: Asian Longhorned Beetle

December 2, 2024

Workshop on Soil Health Improvement in the Garden - Maries County

Mow or compost leaves for best results

November 4, 2024

Gardeners can save money, trouble with fall soil test

November 1, 2024

Why are some spring plants blooming now?

October 30, 2024

Registration open for Great Plains Growers Conference

October 14, 2024

A guide to logging aesthetics: Practical tips for loggers, foresters and landow…

A 36-page PDF from the Northeast Forest Resources Extension Council Series that addresses planning and conducting a timber harvest to minimize the disruptive effects of cutting and removing trees on a forest.

Local Missouri Department of Conservation contacts

Find a local MDC forester.

Missouri Forest Management Guidelines

This Missouri Department of Conservation reference provides science-based guidance to help professional foresters, private land managers and forest landowners improve and sustain Missouri’s forests.

Missouri Urban Trees

This 60-page PDF from the Missouri Department of Conservation lists recommended trees for Missouri landscapes. It also describes how to select, buy, transport, plant and care for trees.