Conservation Tree Publications
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The Kansas Forest Service has publications on various forestry and
fire management topics. Most publications are available in
Adobe Acrobat
PDF format. If you wish, you may have these files converted to HTML
by visiting Access Adobe.
- The Effectiveness Of Riparian Buffer Vegetation Types, SRL137
Agricultural riparian buffer research has focused on examining water flow through native forest stands or grass filter strips. Contents of this publication may be freely reproduced for...
- Conservation Tree Planting Schedule, L871
Conservation tree plantings are an important asset on any farm or ranch in Kansas. Tree plantings...
- Rabbit Protective Tubes
The Rabbit Protective Tubes are an economical, effective method for protecting young seedlings from rabbit and other animal damage for up to three years. Constructed of a tough...
- Root Protective Slurry
Root protective slurry is a super-absorbent polymerr (cross linked 100% pure potassium polyacrylate). It is a nontoxic, nonirritant compound with...
- Tips On Planting Trees And Shrubs
Site preparation is critical to the survival of seedlings. Any vegetation competing with the seedlings for moisture or nutrients should be removed. If the planting site is...
- Tips For Installing Weed Barrier Fabric
Weed barrier fabric is a woven, polypropylene fabric. Used to enhance survival and growth on tree and shrub plantings, it allows water to penetrate, but does not allow weeds to grow...
- Tree Planting Guide, L596
Tree planting is an important part of our Kansas heritage. Since settlement days, Kansans have planted trees for timber, fuel wood, field borders, boundary lines, wind protection and wildlife habitat. Today...
- Tree Tubes
Tree tubes are an effective method to protect deciduous trees from
rabbits, deer, and mechanical injuries. The tubes are 4-foot tall,
translucent polyethylene cylinders which allow enough light...
- Weed Barrier Fabric Mulch, MF2216
Weed barrier fabric mulch is a polypropylene geotextile product with a texture like burlap. The woven fabric resists deterioration from exposure to sunlight. It is not plastic and will...
- Weed Control Options In Tree Plantings, L848
In tree plantings, weeds are defined as plants that seriously compete with trees for space, sunlight, moisture, and nutrients. Weeds in tree plantings may be grasses, broadleaf weeds, shrubs, vines...
- Weed Control With Imazaquin and Pendimethalin, SRL138
Vegetation management is an important component for successful establishment of woody plants for riparian buffers, windbreaks, aesthetics or forest plantings in the Great Plains.
To receive publications not available online, contact your
District Forester or
County Extension Agent.
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