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Those lower branches won't be a problem. I would wait till the oak are dormant, to trim or prune any branches, as to prevent oak wilt. And never remove more than a third of the branches when you do. I'm more focused on the top of the tree, as long as I can still reach it. Wanting a strong...

Ok, I trust you guys, I will get a product with Triclopyr as an active ingredient.

I was in a big box Ag. store this weekend, looking to buy Triclopyr, as we were cleaning up some invasives in the timber, via a stump cut treatment. The salesman didn't advise it, saying it would remain in soil and kill our hard woods. Thoughts?

Sept. 20

I'll be at the Fur Takers of America rendezvous in Spencer that weekend, hopefully next year. Enjoy!!!

We are members of The Iowa Woodland Owners Association. They hold field days, throughout the state, throughout the year. Most are held at a members property, some at a State Forest. All topics, tree related, are covered at one event or another. And obviously, there are a lot of topics!

A cheap home made pusher, if you will. I bought an old Western snow plow, cut off the attachment that fit the pickup , and added forks to fit the loader bucket, hook a chain from each end of the bucket to the plow. Put a pin in one fork if you want to angle it. It works real well on a long drive...

Yes sir, there is a Higher Power!! Don't stop praying.

Beautiful pictures for sure! Curios though, do you see predators?

The The Iowa Trappers Association would be an option, and would welcome new members I'm sure.

I love these stories of, "was running late" , and most often they finish Great!!! Congrats!

I was wondering, thanks

My thoughts as well

I like trees and so do they! Like with most critters, the habitat kind of determines the problems that may arise. I would try to keep them in check.

We like tubes. Nothing is perfect, but they seem to protect about as good as anything. We cut notches up from the bottom to help ventilate and eliminate mice from nesting. Then when the trees are strong enough, we pull the stakes and hang the tube from a branch with a zip tie.