{"id":27830,"date":"2024-02-01T18:18:39","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T22:18:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/?p=27830"},"modified":"2024-02-01T18:18:49","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T22:18:49","slug":"fnrs-top-extension-stories-of-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/fnrs-top-extension-stories-of-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"FNR’s Top Extension Stories of 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

In 2023, our FNR Extension website featured stories on topics ranging from wildlife identification, concerns in forestry, urban forestry issues and aquaculture how-to guides. Here are the top stories our FNR Extension readers were interested in last year from archival favorites to new publications on our\u00a0Got Nature! blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n

FROM THE ARCHIVES – ARTICLES ORIGINALLY POSTED PRIOR TO 2023\"tree<\/a><\/h4>\n

1 –\u00a0Tree Wounds and Healing<\/a>\u00a0—\u00a0Trees are incredible survivors in spite of the challenges from pests of all\u00a0kinds, including us! They are vulnerable to injuries such as mechanical wounds from lawn equipment, vehicles and ice. Pruning results in an intentional wound which is of importance to consider. Tree owners and managers need to prune trees to maintain aesthetic characteristics, remove infected limbs, reduce risk, or improve structural stability. Proper pruning practice and understanding tree wounds can minimize the impact of creating wounds on trees.<\/p>\n

2 –\u00a0Question: Can Tree Roots Cause Damage to a Home’s Foundation?<\/a>\u00a0— A reader asked\u00a0this question regarding a pin oak tree that is within 10 feet of their house after receiving\u00a0 A certified arborist took a look at it and said that he would like to use an Air Knife to expose the roots near the foundation (a walkout basement) to determine if the roots are causing damage and\/or need to be pruned, or whether the tree needs to be removed since it is situated too close to the house.\"squirrel\"<\/a><\/p>\n

3 – Question: I Saw A Squirrel with No Fur on Its Neck, Both Backside and Underneath. What Is This?<\/a> —\u00a0People can be taken aback by the sight of squirrels missing hair. Sightings of partially furred squirrels is\u00a0not unusual with warmer temperatures experienced through the winter. Like many wildlife issues, the\u00a0cause of hair loss in squirrels is not easy to answer and often results in more questions than answers. In most situations, hair loss does not impact populations of squirrels.<\/p>\n

4 –\u00a0Be on the Watch for EHD in Deer<\/a>\u00a0— In August 2019, residents were warned to be on the watch for Epizootic Hemorrhagic Diseases (EHD) in deer after\u00a0a white-tailed deer in Clarke County, Indiana tested positive for Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD), and potential EHD cases had been reported in 26 other Indiana counties. Here are a few things you should know about how EHD, how to spot it, and how to report it.\"tiger<\/a><\/p>\n

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5 – Question: Are Carpenter Ants Harmful to My Tree?<\/a>\u00a0—\u00a0Carpenter ants are very common inside trees, especially on larger, mature trees that are hollow with cavities. They nest in rotted, decayed wood, although some nests may extend into sound heartwood in the center of the tree. Carpenter ant presence is an indication of rotting wood, and infested trees should be checked to determine whether the rot has weakened the tree enough that it has become a risk of failure.<\/p>\n

6 – Question: Why Are There So Many Acorns This Year?<\/a>\u00a0—\u00a0If you have ever noticed acorns so\u00a0numerous that you could not take a step without crushing several, you may be asking the question, \u201cwhy are\u00a0there so many acorns?\u201d Some answers to this question can be found in the physiology and ecology of trees and their relationship to wildlife.<\/p>\n

7 –\u00a0It Is A Salamander. No, It Is a Lizard. Are They Different?<\/a>\u00a0— Salamanders are often mistaken for lizards, but the two groups are very different. Learn the differences between lizards and salamanders, how to identify each and more.\"slime<\/a><\/p>\n

8 –\u00a0Question: Blue Spruce is Dying, What Can I Do?<\/a> — A reader sent in a question asking about a 40-year old spruce which is dying in the middle. There was a concern about Rhizosphaera needle cast as well as questions about fungus control sprays or alternative fungicide treatments.<\/p>\n

9 –\u00a0Slime Flux of Trees<\/a> —\u00a0Slime flux (also known as wet wood) is a dark, foul-smelling and unsightly\u00a0seepage of sap from tree trunks. The disease is not usually a serious problem but the appearance can be\u00a0alarming.\u00a0Learn about the symptoms of slime flux, diagnosis and prevention\u00a0measure.<\/p>\n

10 –\u00a0What Do Trees Do In the Winter?<\/a>\u00a0—\u00a0Do they freeze up like unprotected water pipes? Or burst when it gets below freezing? Yes, the below-ground parts of a tree are kept insulated by mulch, soil and a layer of snow, and that is important to survival, but the exposed parts of a tree are not protected.<\/p>\n

To see the full article, please visit FNR News & Stories<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Resources
\n<\/strong>Tree Pruning: What Do Trees Think?<\/a>, The Education Store
\n<\/strong>Mechanical Damage to Trees: Mowing and Maintenance Equipment<\/a>, The Education Store
\nSurface Root Syndrome<\/a>, The Education Store, Purdue Extension resource center
\nThe Nature of Teaching: Trees of the Midwest<\/a>, The Education Store
\nDiseases in Hardwood Tree Plantings\u00a0<\/a>, The Education Store, Purdue Extension\u2019s resource center
\nIron Chlorosis of Trees and Shrubs<\/a>, The Education Store
\nPurdue Landscape Report<\/a>, Website
\nWinterize Your Trees<\/a>, The Education Store, Purdue Extension resource center
\nTree Defect Identification<\/a>, The Education Store
\nForest\/Timber<\/a>, Playlist, Purdue Extension \u2013 Forestry and Natural Resources YouTube channel
\nUrban Forestry<\/a>, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR playlist<\/p>\n

Wendy Mayer<\/a>, FNR Communications Coordinator
\nPurdue University Department of Forestry and Natural Resources<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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