Arborist Resources
Tree Resources
Find an Arborist The Find an Arborist tool can help you locate an ISA Certified Arborist in your area.
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National Tree Benefits CalculatorTrees in urban areas provide a number of important benefits. They help to clean the air, curb stormwater runoff, raise property values, sequester carbon, and reduce energy costs. By indicating the type and size of tree, this site helps you calculate the economic and ecological benefits of your tree.
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Native Trees & ShrubsLearn about Iowa's native trees and shrubs from the Iowa DNR
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Emerald Ash BorerLearn about these beetles that have killed miliions of ash trees in North America.
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Ash Replacement Trees→ Learn More
Spring 2013 DessicationDesiccation is a big concern going into the spring of 2013. Desiccation occurs when the requirements for water in trees exceeds the available moisture that is in the soil for the roots to uptake.
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Iowa Tree Species RatingAn RPAC creates universal tools for local plant appraisers to use. The ISA publishes the Guide for Plant Appraisal (The Guide) for the Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers (CTLA). This publication is the recognized authority in appraising trees. The Guide defines an RPAC as a group of “plant appraisers, arborists, landscapers, nursery growers, landscape architects, and university specialists who provide information to tree and landscape appraisers.”
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People You Should Know in Iowa ForestryIAA would like to help you get to know some of the important people involved in Iowa forestry. The "People You Should Know" feature highlights a person we think you should know if you are interested in the trees of Iowa.
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Soil ClassificiationsLearn how soils are classified based on composition and texture.
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Iowa CrabtreesThere are many varieties of Crabtrees that grow well throughout Iowa.
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Silvival Characteristics of Common Trees in Iowa→ Learn More
Forestry ImagesView diagrams and other images to learn about forestry.
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