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Expertise
Can answer questions on the environment as it relates to forest habitats, and forestry in general.
Experience in the area
I am an expert in Forestry, Forest Entomology, Forest Pest Control, and Forest Health. Extensive knpwledge in Identification of insect, and diseases of trees. Expert in bark beetles and other insects that attack Forests. Also a Registered Forester with extensive knowledge in Forest Management and care of forests.
Education/Credentials
BS in Forest Management and Entomology
Registered Forester
Certified Pesticide Applicator
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Recent Answers from Jim Hyland
2011-04-16 fungus or lichen on trees:
Lichens are an example of a symbiotic relationship between algae and certain fungi. They are capable of producing their own food. The algae associated with the fungus is a green or blue-green alga. There
2009-10-15 Transplanting Young Dogwood Tree:
Dogwoods like a more shady environment so I would move the tree. Deciduous trees and shrubs may be planted either in the spring or the fall. Deciduous plants may be moved in the spring as soon as the
2009-10-14 forestry and wildlife habitat:
I all depends on what type of wildlife you are talking about--Game species like deer, turkey etc. or non game species like song birds. Clearcut forest will have a very diverse set of species of wildlife
2009-08-24 Bugs eating pine trees:
If the noise is a sawing type sound this is an insect called a pine sawyer. These infest trees that are already dead or dying and they themselves will not kill the tree. Something else has or is killing
2009-02-02 Willow Tree Planting:
Willows (roots and all) can grow extremely fast if given the proper nutrients and conditions for growth. They can grow up to several feet per year and will develop a spread equal to their height in many
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