Forest Health Alerts

Forest Health provides programming for the state of Nebraska in forest and tree insects, diseases and environmental issues.

Forest Health Alerts

Emerald Ash Borer.

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)

Infestations confirmed in Nebraska in June of 2016.

Cracked ground due to drought.

Drought

Trees across Nebraska are showing the effects of drought, especially in Western Nebraska.

Ips beetle larvae in a log.

Ips Beetles

Ips beetles (also known as pine engraver beetles) are killing large numbers of trees in the Pine Ridge and Niobrara Valley.

NFS Forest Health Personnel

Jennifer Morris

Forest Health Specialist
412 South 13th Street, Suite F. Tekamah, NE. 68061
Office Phone: 
402-326-7276
Specialization: 
  • Forest Health

Laurie Stepanek

Forest Health Specialist
204 Forestry Hall. Lincoln, NE. 68583
Office Phone: 
402-472-5503
Specialization: 
  • Forest Health