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Forest Management

Agroforestry describes a set of land use practices that incorporate trees, shrubs, forages, crops and/or livestock designed in a way that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits.

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Funding Incentives for Agroforestry in Missouri

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2018

Agroforestry describes a set of land use practices that incorporate trees, shrubs, forages, crops and/or livestock designed in a way that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits.This publication is designed to help landowners and natural ...

Tax Considerations for the Establishment of Agroforestry Practices

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2018

Agroforestry is often promoted for its conservation benefits and potential income diversity. However, federal tax incentives may provide the greatest benefit to some landowners. Accordingly, agroforestry tax advantages can also be derived from three ...

Integrating Woodland and Wildlife Management Practices on Your Property

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2017

Many of Missouri’s forest landowners are interested in managing their property for wood products and enhanced wildlife habitat (Figure 1). Fortunately, forest and wildlife management are not only compatible, they are interrelated. Depending on ...

Managing Oaks for Acorn Production to Benefit Wildlife in Missouri

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2017

Oaks are one of the most important and abundant hardwood trees found in Missouri’s forests (Figure 1). Besides producing high-quality wood products, oaks also provide important sources of food and cover for wildlife. Older, mature stands of ...

Insect Borers of Fruit Trees

Publication date: Aug. 1, 2014

The immature or larval stages of insects, particularly beetles and moths, that feed on wood rather than leaves or plant juices are referred to as borers. All the woody parts of the tree from the buds and twigs to the trunk and roots are susceptible ...

Insect and Mite Galls on Missouri Trees

Publication date: Aug. 1, 2014

Galls are abnormal vegetative growths that can be found on practically every part of a plant — leaves, buds, twigs and stems, flowers, seeds and fruit, and roots. Galls typically result from the interaction between a chemical stimulus produced by ...

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Resources

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Forest and Woodland Association of Missouri

The Forest and Woodland Association of Missouri is a group of volunteers that promotes healthy, productive and sustainable forests and trees throughout Missouri through education and advocacy.

Horticulture and Agroforestry Center

Researchers from multiple disciplines, including entomology, plant pathology, horticulture, agronomy, animal science and agroforestry, combine research efforts to address an array of issues. Integrated studies of crop, livestock and forestry ...

Missouri Consulting Foresters Association

MCFA is an organization of professionally trained foresters that provide competent forest management advice or assistance to landowners. Each member is self-employed and offers services on a fee or contract basis.

Missouri Forest Products Association

The association serves and promotes the forest products industry of Missouri. MFPA has more than 300 members representing primary and secondary wood industry, supplier and service industries plus loggers and landowners who advocate sustainable ...

Missouri Forest Resources Advisory Council

The Missouri Forest Resources Advisory Council (MoFRAC) facilitates communication among its 30+ members to ensure long term forest health, productivity and sustainability of Missouri’s forests; supports science-based research and surveys to gather ...

Native Trees of the Midwest

Purdue University Forestry Extension's publication "Native Trees of the Midwest," a definitive guide to identifying trees in the region.

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Tree Pests

A collaborative effort of state and federal agencies to keep citizens informed of the latest invasive insect and disease threats to Missouri's trees.

Woodland Steward

Introduces landowners to basic forestry and wildlife management and shows them how to integrate both forms of management on their property.

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