Western Nebraska ForestryWestern Nebraska brings to mind single trees, small groups of trees, isolated communities of trees and certainly trees along our creeks and rivers. Trees in communities provide many benefits and economic value as reduced energy costs, reduced stormwater runoff and will attract visitors to our communities. Windbreaks provide relief from the wind and weather and provide a valuable conservation practice to reduce erosion. UNL Extension ResourcesProtect Water Quality and ResourcesKnow how to safely manage potential contaminants to protect water quality. Learn how to efficiently manage water resources.
Efficient Water Use for Agricultural IrrigationExtension educational programs can help you learn to conserve water with implementation of new technologies, increased efficiency of current water use, and adoption of cropping systems more tolerant of drought or limited water conditions.
Environmental Management for Wildlife and Plant DiversityOur educational programs encourage locally based partnerships and application of research-based information for addressing issues related to management of eco-systems to sustain diversity of animal and plant species.
Pesticide ManagementUse our educational programs to know more about integrated pest management (IPM), recycling agricultural pesticide containers, and proper pesticide handling, storage and application techniques.
Bioenergy - Renewable AlternativesUNL Extension targets bioenergy opportunities for Nebraska, utilization of feed co-products from ethanol production, and sustainable cropping systems to supply a bio-energy industry.
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Related Resources
UNL Extension Forestry Publications UNL Extension Wildlife Management Publications Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of Nebraska Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality NE Network of Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) Heartland Regional Water Coordination Initiative project: Community Involvement in Watershed Management |
