- Elm leaf beetle has been a serious pest problem in Santa Margarita for many years. This sites offers comprehensive information (with great photos) about ELB biology, ecology and recommended control tools.
- The laboratory of Dr. Donald L. Dahlsten has been operating under the Division of Biological Control (now Center for Biological Control) at the University of California, Berkeley since 1963. The focus is on the development of ecologically sensitive methods for controlling insects that feed on forest trees and trees in urban environments.
- Our elm friends in Australia
- American elms making a comeback in Washington D.C.
- Center at UCDavis is the place to go for reliable scientific evidence that trees are community assets that pay us back
- International Society of Arboriculture's site provides high quality information about tree planting and care (especially useful for homeowners who want to know how to hire a qualified arborist).
- Tree selection guide for California --- very cool tool developed at Cal Poly!
- Our neighbors and fellow members of the California ReLeaf Network
- Teachers, home school families and residents interested in local environmental education resources and activities should visit CREEC directory (Central Coast is Region 8).
- Includes extensive collection of plant/tree descriptions, photos and project ideas for California gardeners.
Are you a Santa Margarita resident looking for information on
tree selection, planting and care? Are you a would-be
citizen forester who wants to get more involved in community
forestry efforts? A visit to http://www.treelink.org/ is
definitely in order! You'll find a wealth of practical information,
environmental news, other interesting stuff and you'll even find a
link back to SMCF. Additionally, the links below provide useful
information about locally important tree pests and diseases:
