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2025 Annual Report, Kansas Forest Service: Resilient Lands and Ready Communities: Kansas Forestry and Fire
RPT119
Report of work by Kansas Forest Service staff for fiscal year 2025. Color, 16 pages.
Published Date: Dec 2025
Planting Black Walnut in Kansas
L731
Provides information covering black walnut plantation establishment through the first 3 years. 4 pages, b/w.
Revision Date: Jul 2025
Indicator Plants of Forest and Woodland Health in Kansas
by Ryan Armbrust et al.
MF3640
Introduction to identifying herbaceous plants in forests and woodlands of Kansas. Publication helps answer questions about ecological health, and the degree of damage or stability, in woods. 72 pages, color.
Published Date: Dec 2023
Keeping up with Research: Factors Influencing the Adoption of Riparian Forest Buffers in the Tuttle Creek Reservoir Watershed of Kansas
by Thad Rhodes
SRL143
Permanent streamside trees, shrubs, and grasses reduce erosion, and problems of water quality and quantity. This study surveys the preferences of private landowners for streamside vegetation on agricultural land. 4-page, color.
Published Date: Mar 2017
Conifer Trees for Kansas: A Guide to Landscape Evergreens
by Jason J. Griffin Tim McDonnell
MF3423
Describes landscape evergreens suitable for specific regions in Kansas. Includes botanical and common names, photos, growth rates and dimensions, significant pests, with comments from the authors based on personal observations. 24 pages, color.Published Date: Mar 2018
Drought-Tolerant Trees for South-Central Kansas
MF3246
Selection and establishment of drought-tolerant trees in south-central Kansas. Features the best trees for spring-summer flowers and fall color as recommended by specialists at the John C. Pair Horticultural Center, near Wichita. 4-page, color.Published Date: Sep 2015
Managing Your Woodland for Firewood
MF773
Discusses how to increase yield and quality of firewood with proper management. 2 p.Revision Date: May 2008
Shade and Ornamental Trees for Kansas
by Greg Davis Jason J. Griffin
MF2688
This publication is intended to serve as a guide to selecting plants for the landscape. It highlights species best adapted to the extremes of the Kansas climate. 20 p.Published Date: Sep 2005
Ornamental Tree Evaluation
by Cathie Lavis Jason J. Griffin Tim McDonnell
MF632
This fact sheet provides information about the trunk formula method, a simple, reliable tool widely used by professionals to establish the value of ornamental trees. 4-page, color.Revision Date: Aug 2015
Chain Saws-Safety, Operation, Tree Felling Techniques
MF2103
Provides safety guidelines and techniques for operating chain saws and tree felling. 4 pages, b/w.Revision Date: May 2023
Improving Your Woodland for Timber Production
by Howard Freerksen Elizabeth Jamison
L725
Outlines the objectives for improving your woodland for timber production. 4 pages, b/w.Revision Date: Jan 2024
Forest Management for Wildlife
MF2899
Properly managed forests provide habitat for wildlife such as squirrels, deer, turkey, and songbirds. Rabbits, quail, and raptors use the forest edge. 12 pages, color, 5.5 x 8.5 inches.Revision Date: Dec 2021
Trees and Shrubs That Attract Songbirds and Wildlife
by Thad Rhodes
L845
Lists trees and shrubs and their effectiveness at attracting songbirds and wildlife. 4 page, 2-color.Revision Date: Sep 2012
Establishing Riparian Buffers
MF2489
Guide to establishing barriers for wildlife improvement and water quality improvement. 4 p.Published Date: Mar 2001
Birds of Kansas Streamside Forests
by Charles J. Barden Chuck Otte
MF2648
Information to help landowners manage streamside forests to benefit birds and where to find support for improvement projects. 4-page, color.Revision Date: Sep 2017
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