TREE TALK
TREE TALK
Who Is a Forester?
The expertise of a forester can be an invaluable asset as landowners work toward improving their forest. However, there oftentimes is confusion about who qualifies
Reducing Fire Hazard
IFM has been recently awarded a contract with Kootenai County to serve as Project Manager for the county’s FireSmart Program. IFM already manages similar programs
Carbon Market
There is keen forest landowner interest in the subject of carbon trading and sequestration. In fact, this topic has almost eclipsed the terrible log market
Vanishing Sawmills
As is so true in today’s world, what once was is no more. At one time the Inland Northwest was blessed with a wide diversity
Bucking a Trend Through a Passion for Growing Trees
There is bad news and good news for private forestland in the United States. Sixty percent of all the forestland in the United States is
Uninvited Visitors
Trespassing is becoming more of a “hot button” topic as outdoor enthusiasts increasingly use private forestlands for recreational pursuits. In our work with landowners, this
ACF and CF?
You may have noticed the initials “ACF” or “CF” following some of our names. These initials designate our membership in the Association of Consulting Foresters
Why Are Pencils Yellow?
The tradition of painting pencils yellow began in the late 1800s. At that time the best graphite (pencil lead) came from China, and American pencil
Reforestation 101
We’re all familiar with the old adage about a chain being only as strong as its weakest link. This rings especially true when discussing reforestation.
Root Rot – The Cancer of Our Forests
Root rot, also referred to as root disease, has decimated many Inland Northwest forests. In fact, our area is considered by many to be the
Cost Share Money
Federal cost share money is currently available in Idaho for a variety of forest management projects. Landowners can secure funding to pay a portion of
Stinky Invaders
This is one bug that knows how to get your attention. It is noisy in flight, relatively large, conspicuously colored, and releases a pungent odor
Want Honeybees?
Chad Moore, a North Idaho beekeeper, is looking for additional locations for his beehives. We have found that some landowners enjoy having the generally non-aggressive
Washington – Father of Tree Farming?
Recently, I finished reading an interesting book on the life of George Washington, titled His Excellency, by Joseph Ellis. One facet of the book I
Biggest Forest Pest?
What pest problem has the greatest influence on the health of Inland Northwest forests? That is the question I asked myself when considering what subject
Forest Owner Associations
Situation: You own forestland Action Plan: Join Forest Owner Association! Insure most favorable property tax rate Develop forest management plan Consider……. Oops! Did you forget
Fewer Mills, More Production
There is an odd occurrence taking place within the Idaho forest products industry. We are losing sawmills and increasing lumber production! Since 1995, we have
Colors of Fall
Every fall deciduous trees put on a wonderful show of color before dropping their leaves in preparation for the winter months. Although the trees of