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Submit an e-sample

If you have a forest health question, please use this form to submit relevant information to us so we can better help you.

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Your Name*

First and last name

Your email address*

Your phone number

What county is the problem in?*

We may not be able to address problems on trees outside Kansas.

What species is the tree?*

How large is the tree?*

Please give your best estimate for height.

Where is the tree?*

Please describe the general area, such as urban yard, rural windbreak, golf course, park, walnut plantation, etc.

Describe the issue.*

Please provide a thorough and specific description of the issue you are concerned with.

How many trees are affected?*

Is the problem with just one tree, a few, or the entire planting and/or area?

What side of the building is the tree located on?

What is the tree's exposure to the elements?*

Exposed to wind or sheltered? On top of a ridge, or in a valley? Please be specific.

What is the sun exposure?*

Full sun

Partial shade

Full shade

Please check as many as are applicable.

Are the signs/symptoms on new growth, old growth, or both?*

New growth (this season)

Old growth (previous seasons)

What kind of recent growth is apparent?

Steady, vigorous growth

Stunted growth

Unknown

How did the signs/symptoms appear?*

Gradually, worsening over time

Suddenly, unexpectedly

Unknown / other

What is the recent climate in the area?*

Has there been irregular weather recently? Hail, drought, flooding, high winds, ice, late frost, etc.

Is the tree being watered?*

Natural rainfall only

Some infrequent supplemental irrigation, such as from buckets or water tanks

Frequent, calibrated supplemental irrigation, such as a drip system

Very frequent irrigation, such as lawn sprinklers

What is the soil type in the location?

Light (sandy)

Medium (loamy)

Heavy (clay)

Other / unknown

If you haven't had a recent soil test, please estimate.

Has construction, digging, or trenching been done in the tree's vicinity anytime in the past decade?*

No, not within a distance twice the tree's current height

Yes, within a distance twice the tree's height, but not under the tree's current dripline

Yes, within the tree's current dripline

If a pesticide has been applied on/near the tree, what was it?

Trade name or chemical name is OK

Has there been any recent animal activity?

Damage from deer, rodents, woodpeckers, or cattle is common.

Check as many as are applicable.

Are any of the following present on roots?

Check as many as are applicable.

Any other relevant information?

Do you have a preliminary diagnosis or suspicion?

Who owns or is responsible for this tree?

Do you have photos you can provide?*

Yes, I have photos I can provide

No, I do not have any photos

We will follow up with an email requesting photos. Please consider providing close-up photos of the symptoms, an overall photo of the tree, and the tree's location (context.)