Local Forestry-Related Organizations and Resources

Forest ReLeaf of Missouri www.moreleaf.org : A local non-profit organization helping citizens plant and care for trees in their communities, offering community tree planting programs, volunteer opportunities and tree care classes.

Missouri Botanical Garden www.mobot.org/gardeninghelp/plantinfo.shtml :  A great resource for tree and gardening interests.  The Missouri Botanical Garden offers a horticulture answer service that provides helpful gardening information.  Adult classes, soil testing and more are available through this great institution.

Missouri Department of Conservation www.conservation.state.mo.us : Click on the FORESTRY link and browse the various tree publications and programs including Forest Keepers, Grow Native and specific information about urban and community forestry opportunities.

Missouri Community Forestry Council www.mocommunitytrees.com : A state-wide organization comprised of various forestry professionals.  This non-profit has launched a national education campaign on Anti-Tree-Topping and is devoted to urban and community forestry issues.

Grow Native www.grownative.org : A non-profit group in affiliation with the Missouri Botanical Garden.  This site will walk you through the steps to select native trees that fit your needs.

University of Missouri Extension muextension.missouri.edu/explore/agguides/forestry/index.htm : View publications on a broad range of forestry topics, including agroforestry, forest products and tree health.

Other Urban Forestry Resources

International Society of Arborculture Homeowner Page www.treesaregood.com : ISA has developed a website to give basic tree care information to homeowners.  Much of the same information can be found in our SKA "Fact Sheets" section.

Kansas City Right Tree, Right Place Campaign www.righttreerightplace.com : This campaign was designed with help from the local utility company and the National Arbor Day Foundation to encourage the planting the appropriate trees in a appropriate location.  For example, it teaches the importance of planting small trees under powerlines so the limbs will not interfere with the wires.

National Arbor Day Foundation www.arborday.org : A great resource for communities interested in the Tree City USA and other NADF programs.  Also provides educational materials for kids and adults.

USDA Forest Service, Forest Insect and Disease Leaflets na.fs.fed.us/pubs/fidl_hp.shtm : Technical information about specific forest insects and diseases, including life cycles, signs and symptoms and control strategies.

American Forests www.amfor.org : The site map on this site can direct you to all the various topics offered.  The Resources section has great learning tools for kids.

Links to Ultimate Outdoor Experiences

The West Virginia Experience  www.wvexperience.com   Owned and operated by Larry Nibert in Fayetteville, WV;  this outfit will guide you to the wildness of West Virginia's most beautiful region.  Check out the exceptional hunting and fishing trips offered by their experienced guides.  They are the real deal.  If you love to experience and learn about the magnificent outdoors, this is the place!!

Class-VI  www.class-vi.com  If you want whitewater action... this is the place!  Located in the heart of West Virginia's New River and Gauley River region.  Truly, an experience you will never forget.  Class-VI will outfit and guide you down one the world's best whitewater rivers, the awesome Gauley River with a total of five class V drops in the upper reaches.   The facilities at the Class-VI lodge are absolutely top-notch.  We often hear about great food on outdoor trips, and "Smokey's On The Gorge"  is no exception.  Great food prepared by gourmet chefs and served in a rustic setting overlooking the New River Bridge (the site of the famous Bridge Day events each October....ever watch someone jump off of a 870 foot tall bridge with a parachute?!?!?)