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May 18, 2022Des Moines, Iowa |  By: Jeremy Werner

Iowa DNR seeing signs of winter burn

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DES MOINES, Iowa - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeing signs of a tough spring.

Forest Health Forester with the DNR Tivon Feeley says conifers, or cone bearing trees, have had signs of moderate to severe winter burn damage.

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While there is no way to prevent winter burn, Feeley says you can reduce the risk by properly mulching around your conifers and making sure the tree is well-hydrated before the fall season.