text version
 

 
     
 
LSU AgCenter
search

topics

4-H

Forever LSU

   Urban Forestry
 Home>ENR>Forestry>Urban Forestry>
Tree Issues In The Urban Landscape
Landscape beds, parking lots, and construction activities around trees are all possible without harming the trees if you understand where the tree roots are and what they need to survive. Use these guidelines to protect trees in potentially damaging situations.

Stump Removal from Home Grounds
Most homeowners enjoy the presence of beautiful trees in their yards; however, when these trees must be removed, unsightly stumps remain. Quick, easy and cheap methods to remove these stumps do not exist, but here are some helpful tips on what can be done.

Portable Sawmills Can Help With Clearing Storm-damaged Timber
Portable Sawmill

LSU AgCenter forester Brian Chandler says many people still need a way to cut and move timber that was damaged in last year’s hurricanes. Although months have passed since the storms, Chandler said he’s seen that situation over and over again. So he brought together manufacturers of portable sawmills from as far away as Canada this month (May 13) to demonstrate their equipment.

Hire an Arborist for Residential Tree Needs
Arborist Dave Leonard uses and air knife to remedy soil compaction under a live oak tree in New Orleans.

Sound stewardship of urban and community trees includes employing the services of arborists to help maintain their health and vitality. This article provides the homeowner tips on finding and hiring a tree care professional for your residential tree care needs.

Protecting Shade Trees Around Your New Home
Large forest trees are not always good candidates for preservation. They often have tall trunks and small, narrow canopies.
Many native trees usually can be saved and protected for valuable shade trees. Be sure to check the following points carefully before construction begins.
Native Tree Growing Guide for Louisiana
Native Tree Growing guide
The selection, planting and care of urban trees in Louisiana. Includes full-page poster of native landscape trees, their leaves, tree height and spread comparisons. 16 pages.
Now Is The Time To Prune Trees
Winter is the perfect time to prune trees so they will be healthy and better able to resist storm damage, according to experts with the LSU AgCenter.