Links

Weekly Links suggested by our members

http://dcwi.com/~bmills/trees/trees.htm If you want help identifying a tree, check out the beautiful photos on this site, submitted by Robin Hanes.

www.oldgrowthforest.net Iván Henao read an article in the Washington Post about Joan Maloof’s work protecting forests nationwide.

Watershed Forestry: http://www.youtube.com/user/CenterforWatershed?blend=6&ob=5

Tree Planting: http://www.youtube.com/user/CenterforWatershed?blend=6&ob=5#p/u/4/vVa44M8fc1w “

Richmond Tree Stewards	News and posts, Arbor Day Celebration info and archives of this annual event, newsletters, feature articles, and policies. Tree Stewards work with the City of Richmond Urban Forest Division to plan projects, events and training classes.
Front Royal/Warren County Tree Stewards	Links to the Happy Creek Arboretum project, “Ask Stewart,” local tree lore, tree talk articles, and tree links. A member page requires a password.
Roanoke Tree Stewards	Noteworthy trees of Roanoke, map for a community tree walk, spotlight on a tree steward, tree care information, a calendar and photos of past events.
Arlington/Alexandria Tree Stewards	Information on all projects, a listing of all tree steward groups in VA with links to websites, tree care documents and top articles, a calendar of events, and a browse feature.

Tree Identification

VA Tech Tree ID Fact Sheets	Database for trees in all states, zones, and/or regions by botanical and common name.
VA Tech Tree ID Leaf Key	Search for trees in all states and zones by using a leaf key.
VA Tech Tree ID Twig Key	Search for trees in all states and zones by using a twig key.
Ask Dr. Dendro	Ask Dr. Dendro tree identification questions. Attach a digital photo and information about the tree.
VA Dept of Forestry Tree Identification	Click on a tree’s name from a list and access information with photos of the tree’s leaves, flowers, fruit, bark and twigs.
Arbor Day Foundation Tree ID	Tree ID for Eastern and Central U.S. and Tree ID tutorial.
Silvics of Forest Trees of the U.S.	Database of Vol 1-Conifers and Vol 2-Hardwoods from USDA.

Tree Selection, Planting and Care

Tree Owner’s Manual	Download a copy of the USDA Forest Service publication of Tree Owner’s Manual for the Northeastern Midwestern United States.
Tree Selection	International Society of Arboriculture’s “Trees Are Good” website on tree selection.
New Tree Planting	International Society of Arboriculture’s “Trees Are Good” website on planting new trees.
Planting Trees	Container grown vs. B&B, planting, watering, staking, mulching and fertilizing from VA Cooperative Extension.
Proper Mulching Techniques	International Society of Arboriculture’s “Trees Are Good” website on benefits of and type of mulching.
24 Ways to Kill a Tree	How to kill a tree and how NOT to kill a tree from VA Cooperative Extension.

Tree Disorders

Why Topping Hurts Trees	International Society of Arboriculture’s “Trees Are Good” website on the definition of topping, how it stresses a tree, causes decay, and creates tree hazards.
Emerald Ash Borer	Description of damage to ash trees, identification and control from VA Cooperative Extension.
Emerald Ash Borer Online Course	Va Tech’s free online course on Emerald Ash Borer monitoring and management in six training modules. Registration required.
Tree Problems and Controls	VA Tech’s Integrated Pest Management Site identifies pests and diseases of trees and other plants. Includes control measures and a Plant Problem Image Gallery.
Asian Longhorned Beetle	Story of the non-native invasive pest discovered in Worcester, MA, maple trees.
Don’t Move Firewood	Explains the problem of moving firewood and what can be done. Includes a Gallery of Pests.

Tree Agencies and Organizations

VA Urban Forestry Council or Trees Virginia	Promotes an awareness of urban and community trees in VA. Tree Steward sponsorship, to include training manual.
Casey Trees	A Washington, D.C. based non-profit to restore and protect the tree canopy of the Nation’s Capital using trained citizen volunteers.
Virginia Native Plant Society	Information on chapter activities throughout VA, growing and conserving native wildflowers and trees, and resources.
American Chestnut Foundation	Mission is to restore the American Chestnut tree to its native range within the woodlands of the eastern U.S.; information on research and breeding program.
VA Department of Forestry: Urban Forestry	Information on value of urban forests, community tree care, DoF programs, and tree information.
Virginia Cooperative Extension Publications	Lists pdf publications on tree and shrub information, pruning calendar, and disorders.
National Arbor Day Foundation	Information on 200 commonly planted trees, pruning guide, tree forums, “right tree, right place,” and more. Sponsors Tree City USA.
International Society of Arboriculture	Promotes the professional practice of arboriculture and fosters an awareness of the benefits of trees.