Trees

Once again, summer is coming to an end. But that just means another phase in the life cycle of Iowa's forests.

From climbing trees in her yard to scaling the canopy in the rainforest, a biologist explains the impact the interwoven tendrils of the tree canopy has on our environment.

Charity Nebbe talks to Aaron Steil and DNR forester Mark Vitosh about planting and transplanting with the fall season approaching.

Last year’s powerful derecho devastated generations-old forests in a matter of minutes, downing millions of trees across Iowa. One year later, only a small fraction of the trees have been replanted and some Iowans are still grieving the loss.

The Emerald Ash Borer is about the size of a grain of rice. But since first seen in the state back in 2010, the infestation has resulted in the loss of thousands of Ash trees.

Host Ben Kieffer speaks with several guests from across Iowa to talk about shortages that have occurred during the pandemic or worsened because of it.

On this week's horticulture day, host Charity Nebbe discusses how trees become stressed and what you can do about it.

On this week's horticulture day, host Charity Nebbe discusses how trees become stressed and what you can do about it.

Iowa DNR forester Mark Vitosh talks about planting trees and how to care for them in months and years following planting.

Iowa DNR forester Mark Vitosh talks about planting trees and how to care for them in months and years following planting.