Garden Variety

Conducting tree-age before it's too late

By Charity Nebbe,

Published June 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM CDT

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Over the last 15 years the emerald ash borer has transformed Iowa's landscape. This isn't the first time a species of tree has been all but wiped out by a threat.

On this episode we're talking with Iowa DNR forester Mark Vitosh about some of the threats our trees and forests are currently facing, and how you can identify problems.

Guest:

Mark Vitosh, district forester, Iowa Department of Natural Resources

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Charity Nebbe

Charity Nebbe is the host of 'Talk of Iowa'. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University.

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Samantha McIntosh

Samantha McIntosh is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from St. Cloud State University. Since 2022, McIntosh has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.

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