University of California (UC) Agriculture & Natural Resources (ANR) Catalog - Your source for quality peer-reviewed products produced by the University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Whether you're looking for advice on crop production, pest management, study materials for Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) exams, nutrition, or gardening this is the place.
PEST MANAGEMENT - WEEDS and VERTEBRATES
UC Integrated Pest Management Program (IPM) - Full of useful information. Pest Management Guidelines for many crops, also Weather Data, Pesticide Safety, and Pest Notes for backyard gardeners
UC Weed Photo Gallery, Invasive Weeds - Includes many weed species found in California farms & landscapes
Yellow Starthistle Pest Note - Identification, Biology and Management/Prevention
California Department of Food and Agriculture Noxious Weed Programs and "Encycloweedia" - notes on identification, biology, and management of plants defined as noxious weeds by
Center for Invasive Plant Management - Assists in invasive plants management by serving as an information clearinghouse, providing examples of ecological management, and - Cal-IPC works to protect
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Pond Management, Aquaculture and Aquatic Weed Control - Learn how to improve and maintain your farm pond, select recreational fish species and control aquatic weeds at this University of California Davis website.
FORESTRY
Center for Urban Forest Research - Demonstrates new ways that trees add value and to increase understanding and appreciation of the urban forest
UC Center for Forestry - Conducts research and educational programs to sustain forest land systems
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection - fire and emergency response and forest resource management
Forestry Assistance and California Department of Forestry (CDF) Advisors -state and federal forestry assistance programs with the goal of reducing wildland fuel loads and improving the health and productivity of private forest lands
National Timber Tax website: http://www.timbertax.org
California Timber Yield Tax Brochure (Publication No. 86) and Guide to the California Timber Yield Tax (Publication No. 87) available at the Board of Equalization's Web site: http://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/timbertax.htm
OAK TREES & HARDWOOD RANGELAND MANAGEMENT
California Oak Mortality Task Force - Sudden Oak Death - Is a non-profit organization that focuses on the effects of Phytophthora ramorum, the organism that causes Sudden Oak Death
UC Intergrated Hardwood Range Management Program - Develops research information and conducts educational programs on the stewardship of hardwood rangelands
WATER QUALITY
UC Water Quality Programs - Farm and Ranch Water Quality Planning Guides
FIRE
El Dorado County Fire Safe Council - Educating El Dorado County residents of the risks of living within a wildland/urban interface and what they can do to protect their home and property from wildfire
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CDF) - Homeowner responsibilities including defensible space around the home, fire safe building materials, equipment use guidelines, etc. Use this CDF Homeowners Checklist for fire safety inside and outside your home.
LAND & WATERSHED MANAGEMENT, LANDOWNER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, GENERAL CONSERVATION
Natural Resource Conservation Districts - Backyard Conservation Program, Agriculture Conservation Programs plus Wildlife Habitat, Environmental Quality and Forest Improvement Cost Share Programs; contact information for El Dorado County regional office
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American River Watershed Portal - This website is an online library resource that provides access to watershed information for the Upper American River Region
RESOURCES - PLANTS TOXIC TO LIVESTOCK
Weed Research and Information Center - Scroll down to "Poisonous Plants" and use the drop down menu to go to: "List of Plants Reported to be Poisonous to Animals" by Joe DiTomaso
"Guide to Poisonous Plants" - Colorado State University
UC publication called "Toxicity of Ornamental Plants to Domestic Animals and Livestock" No. 21564. Purchase a copy for $1.00 + tax at UCCE office or order on line at the ANR On-line Catalog.
UC publication called "Three Poisonous Plants Common in Pastures and Hay" No. 21483. Purchase a copy for $2.50 + tax at UCCE office or order on line at the ANR On-line Catalog.