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Stephen Ward

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Invasive Weeds in Forestland: English Ivy

Management options for English ivy in forest land: biological, chemical, and mechanical controls, plus grazing. Includes description of weed and its life cycle, history of infestation in the U.S. and West, and sources of more information.

Sep 2008 | OSU Extension Catalog

Invasive Weeds in Forestland: Himalayan & Evergreen Blackberry

Management options for Himalayan and evergreen blackberry in forest land: preventive steps, biological, chemical, and mechanical controls, plus grazing. Includes description of weeds and their life cycle, history of infestation in the U.S. and West, and sources of more information.

Sep 2008 | OSU Extension Catalog

What's killed my tree?

Are you one of the many woodland owners noticing continued signs of drought on your property? Drought impacts are complex; drought stressed trees become susceptible to insects and diseases that are naturally present (typically at ...

Norma Kline | Jun 2018 | Article

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Solve Pest and Weed Problems: A New Resource for Master Gardeners and the Public

This webinar is part of the 2020 series of Advanced Training Webinars for Master Gardeners sponsored by Oregon State University Extension.

Weston Miller, Brooke Edmunds | Jul 2020 | Video

OSU Extension Gardening Q&A

This podcast features live question and answer sessions with Oregon State University Extension horticultural experts across the state.

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What's Wrong With My Tree?

Are you worried about a tree on your property? Oregon State University Extension Service Foresters help you learn about individual tree needs, how to detect and describe symptoms of poor tree health, and to decide whether you need to take further action.

Nicole Strong, Dave Shaw | Apr 2017 | Video

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Conifers naturally shed needles in summer and fall

You're not looking at the same needles over time

Kym Pokorny | Oct 7, 2016 | News story

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Can you identify this black and white bug?

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