Programs
“I never before knew the full value of trees. Under them I breakfast, dine, write, read, and recieve my company” —Thomas Jefferson

Backyard Woods - Bring Your Vision to Life

Tip Sheets

The tip sheets provide more information on how to instill the practices included in the Backyard Woods Guide.

The tip sheets are compressed file folders (ZIP) that contain JPG images. Click here for Adobe PDF.

Make a Master Plan (ZIP) (1.8 MB)

Work Safely With a Chain Saw (ZIP) (1.6 MB)

Protect Your Property From Wildfire (ZIP) (1 MB)

Identify and Manage Hazardous Defects in Your Trees (ZIP) (1.7 MB)

Keep Your Woods Healthy (ZIP) (1.4 MB)

Attract Wildlife (ZIP) (1.3 MB)

Protect Clean Water (ZIP) (1.7 MB)

Help Your Preferred Trees Grow (ZIP) (1.2 MB)

Prune Your Trees (ZIP) (1.7 MB)

Plant Trees (ZIP) (1.8 MB)

Grow and Collect Special Forest Products (ZIP) (1.7 MB)

Generate Wood Products (ZIP) (1.3 MB)

Special note: These files are compressed files that contain JPG images. Compressed files, also known as zipped files, can be opened in modern versions of the Windows and Macintosh operating systems or with any number of free unzipping tools.

A Cooperative Project of:

USDA Forestry Service Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry National Association of Conservation Districts—Conserving natural resources for our future The Arbor Day Foundation