Arborist s advice for tree cleanup in Willamette Valley
Clackamas County agency speaks with expert in management following historic ice storm
The recent ice storm caused a lot of damage across the Willamette Valley and tested the strength of every tree species. It left many of us with a mess and asking what we should do with it.
To answer some of those questions, Nicole Ahr of the Clackamas Soil & Water Conservation District asked arborist Brian French, an expert in tree care and management who has 23 years of experience working in the county. He has been busy helping residents throughout the Willamette Valley after this storm.
February 04, 2021
URBANA, Ill. – Illinois pesticide applicators needing to complete the turfgrass and ornamentals category certifications can now access the online training courses to prepare for the exams. University of Illinois Extension is offering each course for $25, with unlimited access to course material during a 30-day window.
The course topics cover integrated pest management, weed pests, insect pests, plant diseases, and application equipment and calibration. Short videos are followed by knowledge-check questions to help determine an applicator s readiness to be successful during the exam.
Each section builds on previous sections, but participants may navigate the course in any order, and progress is saved automatically for later access. Those wishing to take the exam must pay $12 additional per attempt.
As we conclude this most challenging year of 2020, we look hopeful that it will be better the following year. Many of us are making New Yearâs resolutions for 2021, which should include our home landscapes. Though we are in the dead of winter, many possibilities exist to improve the quality of them. What are some resolutions we can make to beautify our properties?
Consider checking seed catalogs, which can be found on the internet. Check out new and existing varieties of vegetables, and herbaceous annuals and perennials. Examples of seed companies include Park Seed (parkseed.com), Ferry Morse (ferrymorse.com), Johnnyâs Seeds (www.johnnyseeds.com) and Gurney Seed and Nursery Company (www.gurneys.com).