Photo: Anthracnose symptoms on a sycamore leaf.
About the Forest Health Program
This site contains pictures, links to publications and news releases that will help identify and control common insect pests and diseases of trees in Nebraska. Publications are from the University of Nebraska, other universities, and the USDA Forest Service. Questions or comments can be directed to Mark Harrell, Forest Health Program Leader.
The Forest Health section maintains a listing of the most prominent pest problems in Nebraska along with the trees that are affected, control recommendations, and timing. You can view and print these recommendations here.
Forest Health Alert
Because of the significant threat presented by emerald ash borer (EAB), the Nebraska Forest Service no longer recommends significant planting of ash trees native to North America.
This includes green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica), black ash (Fraxinus nigra), blue ash (Fraxinus quadrangulata) and white ash (Fraxinus americana). This also includes popular cultivars, such as 'Patmore' green ash and 'Autumn Purple' white ash.
For more detailed information, please read the NFS Position on Ash.
Click here for an interactive guide to help identify EAB and ash trees.
Resources
- for Arborists
- for Homeowners
- for Landowners
Contact Us
- Mark Harrell
Forest Health Program Leader - Laurie Stepanek
Forest Health Assistant