LINCOLN, Neb. — With the April 17 tax deadline fast approaching, landowners and others who sell timber must be aware of the federal taxes they owe on their timber sales, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln forester said. More

LINCOLN, Neb. — Even as ice storms and prolonged drought threaten public landscapes across Nebraska, Community Enhancement Program funds were announced for 43 beautification efforts totaling more than $350,000 for 2007. More

LINCOLN, Neb. — Communities from across the state will meet at the Holiday Inn Downtown, 141 N. Ninth St., in Lincoln to celebrate 31 years of service at the annual Tree City USA Ceremony and Nebraska Community Tree Conference April 3-4. More

LINCOLN, Neb. — Acreage owners can learn to manage water resources during the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension's 2007 Acreage Owners Expo March 17. More

After another long, cold winter, it's time for some reminders that spring is just around the corner. The winter landscape can be beautiful, but it can also drag on for what seems like an eternity. The perfect remedy to chase away the dreary winter blues and bring some spring color into your home is to force some branches from your favorite spring-blooming shrubs. More

LINCOLN, Neb. — Stan Matzke was awarded the Nebraska Forest Service State Forester's Award for his lifelong dedication to promoting and improving Nebraska's tree and forest resources. More

LINCOLN, Neb. — Tree-planting efforts in 30 Nebraska communities will get a boost from grant funds recently announced by the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum.  More

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska Tree Care Workshops will offer members of the green industry the opportunity to learn about current and emerging issues in tree care with an emphasis on disaster recovery. More

LINCOLN, Neb. — Trees damaged by storms generally require some degree of immediate attention (removal of low hanging branches, clearance from utility lines, etc). Homeowners working on their trees need to be careful to watch out for safety concerns and to consider the best approach for dealing with the tree they are trying to save. Chain saw work off the ground and other heavy work (essentially all work on large trees) should be done only by professional arborists.  More

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LINCOLN, Neb. — With recent winter storms damaging thousands of trees across the state, a Nebraska Forest Service community forestry program leader recommends homeowners take steps throughout the year to help safeguard trees from storm damage in the future. More