July 3, 2008 UNL Hosting Adaptive Management Short Course This Month LINCOLN, Neb. — The challenges of integrating science and societal dimensions of natural resource problems to help find solutions for managing large and complex ecosystems will be explored in a one-week short course on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's East campus July 28-31. MoreJuly 2, 2008 Water Science Focus of Collaboration Between UNL, Chinese University LINCOLN, Neb. — With its focus on water science and engineering, Hohai University in Nanjing, China, is a natural partner institution for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, say scholars who are laying the foundation for long-term collaboration. MoreJune 27, 2008 Tree Planting and Landscape Grant Funds Available LINCOLN, Neb. — Trees for Nebraska Towns provides nearly $300,000 in grant funding to help with tree-planting and associated landscaping in communities across Nebraska. MoreJune 23, 2008 School of Natural Resources Faculty Member Named Fulbright Scholar LINCOLN, Neb. — A University of Nebraska-Lincoln associate professor of conservation biology and animal ecology has been awarded a Fulbright Scholar grant to teach at a Namibia university in 2008-09. MoreJune 10, 2008 Live eXtension Webcast June 20 Focuses on Managing Manure on Small Farms LINCOLN, Neb. — Specialists from across the United States will share information on how to properly manage manure with limited time and money during a national eXtension webcast June 20. MoreJune 5, 2008 UNL Extension Vegetative Treatment Systems Turn Livestock Manure Green LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska cattle producers involved in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Livestock Producer Environmental Assistance Project all have one thing in common – a desire to make their farms more sustainable and environmentally friendly. MoreJune 5, 2008 Watch Out for Chiggers This Summer LINCOLN, Neb. — Ticks and mosquitoes are summer pests that usually demand attention because of their ability to spread disease. One often overlooked pest that can be as great a nuisance during the summer is the chigger mite. MoreMay 30, 2008 Be Safe When Cleaning Up Storm-Damaged Homes, Businesses LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraskans left with storm-damaged or flooded homes and businesses need to use caution when cleaning up broken glass and the muddy mess, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln specialist said. MoreMay 30, 2008 Hire Qualified Arborists to be Sure Work Is Done Properly, Safely LINCOLN, Neb. — As residents across Nebraska continue clearing storm damaged trees, forestry experts remind them that hiring an arborist requires careful consideration. MoreMay 28, 2008 Use Caution When Caring for Storm-Damaged Trees LINCOLN, Neb. — A stormy Memorial Day weekend left a trail of tree damage throughout portions of Nebraska. More |
