August 23, 2006 Grant Funds Available for Tree Planting LINCOLN, Neb. — Millions of mature trees in communities across the state have been lost from diseases, insect pests, weather events and other causes over the last few decades. In addition, emerging threats such as emerald ash borer, pine wilt disease and worsening drought could kill millions more trees in the coming years. MoreAugust 8, 2006 Rural Poll Reveals Ambivalence About Newcomers to Communities LINCOLN, Neb. — Many rural Nebraskans seem ambivalent about newcomers to their communities, perhaps missing opportunities to embrace new blood that could enrich their towns, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln rural sociologist says. MoreJuly 12, 2006 Tree Planting and Landscape Improvement Funds Available LINCOLN, Neb. — Tree planting and landscape enhancements for public spaces can get a boost from a grant program coordinated by the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum and Nebraska Forest Service. MoreJuly 6, 2006 Poll: Rural Nebraskans Using Multiple Jobs to Get By LINCOLN, Neb. — Many rural Nebraska households are piecing together a living with several jobs, with those in the most rural areas needing to be especially resourceful to make ends meet, according to the 2006 Nebraska Rural Poll. MoreJuly 6, 2006 Poll Shows Strong Appreciation for Ag's Role LINCOLN, Neb. — An overwhelming majority of rural Nebraskans consider agriculture to be important to the state and their communities and well over half see it as important to their own families' finances, according to the 2006 Nebraska Rural Poll. MoreMay 15, 2006 Scottsbluff Conference Focuses on Lakota Life LINCOLN, Neb. — A workshop in Scottsbluff next month will focus on the history, traditions, culture, and people of the Lakota Nation. MoreApril 14, 2006 Community Forestry, Tree City USA Award Recipients Announced LINCOLN, Neb. — Communities and individuals from across the state were recognized for their dedication to tree resources at the fourth annual Nebraska Community Tree Conference and 30th anniversary Tree City USA Ceremony this month in Nebraska City. MoreMarch 9, 2006 UNL Extension BIT Mobile Offers Nebraska a Learning Center on Wheels LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraskans soon will have state-of-the-art technology and high-speed Internet access at their finger tips as the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension's BIT Mobile navigates across the state. MoreJanuary 20, 2006 Nebraska Statewide Arboretum Announces 2006 Community Enhancement Program Grant Awards LINCOLN, Neb. — The greening of transportation corridors across Nebraska is a sign that its communities recognize the importance of community landscapes, said the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum in announcing the recipients of Community Enhancement Program funds for 2006. MoreNovember 14, 2005 Removing Oaks a 'Bad Idea' for Homeowners Frustrated by Itch Mites LINCOLN, Neb. — Some southeast Nebraskans are still battling oak itch mites despite cooler weather. While the tiny biting pests have led some frustrated homeowners to consider removing their oaks, Nebraska Forest Service experts urge people not to be hasty. More |
