The following are links to useful information on tree/plant care following Ozarks storms:

• "Be Patient With Freeze Damaged Trees" (MU Extenstion)

Maintenance/Plant Health

• "Which Urban Trees are Best for Use After the Ice Storm?"(MU Extension)
• "How Can You Determine the Health of An Older Tree?" (MU Extension)
• Tree Maintenance Timetable (MO Dept. of Conservation pdf file)
• Homeowner's Tree Guide (MO Dept. of Conservation pdf file)
• Basic Pruning Guidelines (MO Dept. of Conservation pdf file)
• Tree Topping (MO Dept. of Conservation powerpoint file)
• Mulch - Your Tree's Best Friend (MO Dept. of Conservation pdf file)
• Tree Care AFter Storms (MO Dept. of Conservation)
• Reducing Tree Damage in Future Storms (The National Arbor Day Foundation)
• Tree Care During Home Construction (MO Dept. of Conservation)

Planting

• Standard Tree Planting Detail (MO Dept. of Conservation pdf file)
• New Tree Planting (TreesAreGood.org)
• The Right Tree in the Right Place (MO Dept. of Conservation)
• Tree Heights and Distances from Utilities (MO Dept. of Conservation)
• Purchasing Trees (MO Dept. of Conservation pdf file)
• MO One Call System - Dig Safely
• Grow Native! for Beautifully Resilient, Drought-Tolerant Landscapes (GrowNative.org)

Tree Benefits

• The Value of Trees in a Community (The National Arbor Day Foundation)
• Benefits of Trees (TreesAreGood.org)

Related Links

• RightTreeRightPlace.com
• TLCforTrees.info - Video shorts