Mike Kuhns

Publications | Abstracts

• Kuhns, M.R, (2014). Urban forestry changes in the western U.S.. The International Forestry Review *
• Holmgren, L.N, Kuhns, M.R, H., (2012). TREEBROWSER MOBILE – NOT JUST FOR THE DESKTOP ANYMORE.
• Kuhns, M.R, Holmgren, L.N, Holloway, R., Tree Browser Mobile, Not Just for the Desktop Anymore. National Association of County Agricultural Agents
• Kuhns, M.R, Goodspeed, J., Rasmussen, S., Carlson, C., Josiah, S., (2002). Adapting the Master Gardener Concept for Urban/Community Forestry. Abstract, Proc. 3rd Natural Resource Extension Professionals Conf., Naples, FL *
• Kuhns, M.R, (1998). Utah's forest landowner education program. Abstract in: Proc. 1st National Extension Natural Resources Conf. Deerwood, MN, May 1998 *

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Books

• Kuhns, M.R, (1998). A Guide to the Trees of Utah and the Intermountain West. USU Press, Logan, UT
• Kuhns, M.R, (1994). What tree is that? A guide to the more common trees found in the western U.S.. National Arbor Day Foundation

Publications | Book Chapters

• Daniels, B., McAvoy, D., Kuhns, M.R, (2010). Timber Sale Contracts: In: Nichols Cyclopedia of Legal Forms, Vol. 5E, Logs, Trees and Lumber. Thomson Reuters *
• Kuhns, M.R, (2002). Urban Forestry: Urban Planning Tools for Quality Growth 2002 Supplement. Chaired committee and wrote major portions of this chapter for Envision Utah

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Fact Sheets

• Caron, M.S, Beddes, T., Kuhns, M.R, Aspen: How to grow a good tree in a bad situation. Utah State University Extension
• Wagner, K.M, Kuhns, M.R, Cardon, G., Gardening in clay soil. Utah Forest Facts
• Wagner, K.M, Kuhns, M.R, Cardon, G., Gardening in sandy soil. Utah Forest Facts
• St. Clair, S.B, Rogers, P.C, Kuhns, M.R, WAA Brief #2: Managing ungulate browsing for sustainable aspen. Western Aspen Alliance
• Schwender, M., Kuhns, M.R, (2013). How to create a wildlife-friendly yard. Utah Forest Facts
• Page, W., Kuhns, M.R, (2013). Prescribed fire on public lands. Utah Forest Facts
• Schwender, M., Kuhns, M.R, (2013). Preventing deer damage to your trees and shrubs. Utah Forest Facts
• Kuhns, M.R, (2012). Species ratings for landscape tree appraisal in Utah. Utah Forest Facts (Update)
• Wagner, K.M, Kuhns, M.R, (2011). Sunscald Injury or Southwest Winter Injury on Deciduous Trees. Utah Forest Facts, USU
• Kuhns, M.R, (2011). Natural Resources Extension Programs and Impacts: Forest & Range Management. ANREP
• Kuhns, M.R, (2011). Natural Resources Extension Programs and Impacts: Natural Resources and Business. ANREP
• Kuhns, M.R, (2011). Natural Resources Extension Programs and Impacts: Natural Resources Education. ANREP
• Kuhns, M.R, (2011). Natural Resources Extension Programs and Impacts: Sustainable Living. ANREP
• Kuhns, M.R, (2011). Natural Resources Extension Programs and Impacts: Water Issues. ANREP
• Kuhns, M.R, (2011). Natural Resources Extension Programs and Impacts: Wildfire Safety. ANREP
• Kuhns, M.R, (2011). Natural Resources Extension Programs and Impacts: Wildlife and Fisheries. ANREP
• Kuhns, M.R, (2011). Selecting firewise plants. eXtension eWIN CoP Fact Sheet
• Kuhns, M.R, (2010). Ensuring firefighter access and your escape during a wildfire. eXtension eWIN CoP Fact Sheet
• Dennis-Perez, L., Kuhns, M.R, (2010). Forest management planning - revision. USU Extension Forest Facts
• Kuhns, M.R, (2010). Windbreak benefits and design - revision. USU Extension
• Olsen, S.H, Gunnell, J., Kuhns, M.R, Barnhill, A., (2009). Small trees for planting near power lines.
• Nader, G., Moritz, M., Quarles, S., Kuhns, M.R, (2009). How do wildfires behave? What you need to understand to protect your property from fire. eXtension eWIN CoP Fact Sheet
• Kuhns, M.R, (2007). Species ratings for landscape tree appraisal in Utah. Utah Forest Facts
• McAvoy, D., Kuhns, M.R, Black, J., (2004). Utah forest types: An introduction to Utah Forests. USU Extension Forest Facts
• Pace, M., Kuhns, M.R, (2000). Don't top it! A Guide to proper pruning methods. Utah State Univ. Extension Fact Sheet
• Kuhns, M.R, (1999). Western spruce budworm in Utah: Identification, management, and control. Utah Div. of Forestry, Fire & State Lands Fact Sheet
• Kuhns, M.R, (1998). Species ratings for landscape tree appraisal in Utah.. Utah State Univ. Extension Forest Facts
• Kuhns, M.R, (1998). Firewise plants for Utah landscapes. Utah State Univ. Extension Forest Facts
• Kuhns, M.R, (1998). Pruning landscape trees: An overview. Utah State Univ. Extension Forest Facts
• Kuhns, M.R, (1998). Windbreak benefits and design. Utah State Univ. Extension Forest Facts
• Kuhns, M.R, (1994). Planting landscape trees. Utah State Univ.
• Kuhns, M.R, (1993). Planting trees for energy conservation. Utah State Univ.
• Kuhns, M.R, (1993). Trees and power lines. Idaho Dept. of Lands brochure
• Kuhns, M.R, (1993). Trees and power lines. Utah State Univ.

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Journal Articles

Academic Journal

• Rogers, P., Catlin, J., Jones, A., Schuler, J., Morris, A., Kuhns, M.R, Quaking aspen at the residential-wildland interface: Sustained elk herbivory hinders forest conservation. Natural Areas Journal
• Wagner, K.M, Kuhns, M.R, (2013). Meeting Horticulture Clientele Interests in an Urban Setting: A Needs Assessment for Reduced Pesticide and Pollinator Education in the Greater Salt Lake Area. NACAA Journal
• Kuhns, M.R, Reiter, D.K, (2009). Tree care and topping beliefs, knowledge, and practices in six western U.S. cities. Arboriculture & Urban Forestry, 35:3, 122-128.
• Kuhns, M.R, Reiter, D.K, (2007). Knowledge of and attitudes about utility pruning and how education can help. Arboriculture and Urban Forestry, 33:4, 264-274.
• Salmon, O., Brunson, M.W, Kuhns, M.R, (2006). Benefit-based audience segmentation: A tool for identifying nonindustrial private forest (NIPF) owner education needs. Journal of Forestry, 104:8, 419-425.
• Kuhns, M.R, (2005). Characteristics of urban forestry programs in Utah. Journal of Arboriculture, 31:6, 285-295.
• Stewart, R., Kjelgren, R.K, Johnson, P.G, Kuhns, M.R, (2005). Growth and water relations of littleleaf linden trees in irrigated buffalograss and Kentucky bluegrass. HortScience, 40:5, 1529-1533.
• Stewart, R., Kjelgren, R.K, Johnson, P.G, Kuhns, M.R, (2004). Soil-water-use characteristics of precision-irrigated buffalograss and Kentucky bluegrass. Online Applied Turfgrass Science, doi:10.109
• Kuhns, M.R, Bragg, H., Blahna, D., (2004). Attitudes and experiences of women and minorities in the urban forestry/arboriculture profession. Journal of Arboriculture, 30:1, 11-18.
• Kuhns, M.R, (2002). Involvement of women and minorities in the urban forestry profession. Journal of Arboriculture, 28:1, 27-34.
• Kelson, A., Lilieholm, R., Kuhns, M.R, (1999). Economics of living snow fences in the Intermountain West. Western J. Appl. Forestry, 14:3, 132-136.
• Kuhns, M.R, (1998). Landowners' educational needs and how foresters can respond. J. of Forestry, 96:8, 38-43.
• Kuhns, M.R, (1998). Urban/community forestry in the Intermountain West. J. of Arboriculture, 24:5, 280-285.
• Gebre, G., Brandle, J., Kuhns, M.R, (1997). Influence of rewatering and time of sampling on solute accumulation of two Populus deltoides clones. Tree Physiology, 17, 341-346.
• Adkins, R., Kuhns, M.R, Blood, M., (1997). Urban forest resource management at Hill Air Force Base, Ogden, Utah. J. of Arboriculture, 23:4, 136-143.
• Kuhns, M.R, (1997). Penetration of treated and untreated burlap by roots of balled-and-burlapped Norway maples. J. of Arboriculture, 23, 7-Jan.
• Brunson, M.W, Yarrow, D., Roberts, S., Guynn, D., Kuhns, M.R, (1996). Nonindustrial private forest owners and ecosystem management: Can they work together?. J. of Forestry, 94, 14-21.
• Gebre, G., Kuhns, M.R, Brandle, J., (1994). Organic solute accumulation and dehydration tolerance in three water-stressed Populus deltoides clones. Tree Physiol., 14, 575-587.
• Kuhns, M.R, Stroup, W., Gebre, G., (1993). Dehydration tolerance of five bur oak (Quercus macrocarpa) seed sources from Texas, Nebraska, Minnesota, and New York. Can. J. Forest Res., 23, 387-393.
• Gebre, G., Kuhns, M.R, (1993). Effects of water stress preconditioning on gas exchange and water relations of Populus deltoides clones. Can. J. Forest Res., 23, 1291-1297.
• Kuhns, M.R, Gjerstad, D., (1991). Distribution of 14C-labeled photosynthate in loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) seedlings as affected by season and time after exposure. Tree Physiol., 8, 259-271.
• Gebre, G., Kuhns, M.R, (1991). Seasonal and clonal variations in drought tolerance of Populus deltoides. Can. J. Forest Res., 21, 910-916.
• Kuhns, M.R, Gjerstad, D., (1988). Photosynthate allocation in loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) seedlings as affected by moisture stress. Can. J. Forest Res., 18, 285-291.
• Kuhns, M.R, Garrett, H., Teskey, R., Hinckley, T., (1985). Root growth of black walnut trees related to soil temperature, soil water potential, and leaf water potential. Forest Science, 31:3, 617-629.

Professional Journal

• Kuhns, M.R, (2014). Drip Irrigation for Trees. Christmas Trees, 41:2 *

Public or Trade Journal

• Kuhns, M.R, (2006). Understanding trees and drought. American Nurseryman, 204:9, 38-40.
• Kuhns, M.R, (2004). Directional pruning leaves utility lines clear and trees healthy. Western Arborist, 30:3, 16-18. *
• Kuhns, M.R, (2003). Here's how to: Plant trees for energy conservation. Soc. Amer. Foresters Forestry Source, 8:6, 11. *
• Kuhns, M.R, (2002). Here's how to design a windbreak. SAF Forestry Source, 7:2, 12. *
• Kuhns, M.R, (1995). Canyon maple: A tree for the interior West. Tree Leaves, ISA Rocky Mountain Chapter Publ., 21:3, 22-23. *
• Kuhns, M.R, (1995). Clearing up a misconception about honeylocusts. Western Landscapes Plus, 5(3), 12.
• Kuhns, M.R, (1994). Are native trees always the best choices?. Western Landscapes Plus, 4(8), 4.

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | MultiMedia

PowerPoint

Video

• Kuhns, M.R, (2012). Basic Tree Pruning Cut Video. USU Extension *
• Kuhns, M.R, (2012). Pruning Multi-Stem Trees Video. USU Extension *
• Kuhns, M.R, (2012). Pruning Shrubs Video. USU Extension *

Web

• Kuhns, M.R, (2014). Learn at Lunch Forestry Webinars. *
• Kuhns, M.R, (2014). My Arboretum Website. *
• Kuhns, M.R, (2014). USU Extension Forestry Website. *
• Kuhns, M.R, (2014). USU Tree Browser Website. *
• Kuhns, M.R, (2014). Key to the Trees of Logan Canyon Website. *
• Kuhns, M.R, Holmgren, L.N, (2013). Tree Browser Website Update and Usage.
• Kuhns, M.R, (2013). Trees and energy conservation FAQ for eXtension. eXtension Website
• Kuhns, M.R, (2013). Trees and for shade; FAQ for eXtension. eXtension Website
• Kuhns, M.R, Holmgren, L.N, (2012). Tree Browser Website Update.
• Kuhns, M.R, McAvoy, D., (2012). 2012 Restoring the West Archive Website. USU Forestry Extension
• Kuhns, M.R, (2012). Forestry FAQs. *
• Kuhns, M.R, McAvoy, D., (2011). 2011 Restoring the West Archive Website. USU Forestry Extension
• Kuhns, M.R, McAvoy, D., (2011). Extension Forestry Website, Revision and Usage. *
• Kuhns, M.R, McAvoy, D., (2011). New Extension Forestry Website.
• Kuhns, M.R, Allred, R., McAvoy, D., (2010). 2010 Restoring the West Website. USU Forestry Extension
• Kuhns, M.R, (2010). Color in autumn leaves. Online CEU opportunity for Society of Municipal Arborists, November 2010
• Kuhns, M.R, (2010). Sidewalk repair and structural soils. Online CEU opportunity for Society of Municipal Arborists, July 2010
• Kuhns, M.R, (2010). Trees & ice storms. Online CEU opportunity for Society of Municipal Arborists, March 2010
• Kuhns, M.R, (2009). Fall color in Utah. USU Extension *
• Kuhns, M.R, (2009). Fall color in northern Utah. In: Ogden Valley Business Association's Fall Color Website *
• Kuhns, M.R, Holmgren, L.N, (2009). Utah Tree Browser Website & CD.

Software

• Kuhns, M.R, James, W., Holmgren, L.N, (2014). USU Tree Browser App for iPhone.

Other Media

• Kuhns, M.R, (2014). USU Extension Forestry Facebook and Twitter. *

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Technical Reports

Research Reports

• Kuhns, M.R, (2003). Utah's community forests: Results of a survey of Utah towns and cities to determine characteristics of urban and community forestry programs. Report to Utah Div., Forestry, Fire & State Lands *

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Other

Bulletins

• Kuhns, M.R, (2014). Key to the Trees of Logan Canyon. USU Extension
• Kuhns, M.R, Long, R., (2013). USU campus tree identification tour. USU Extension
• Kuhns, M.R, (2013). Windbreaks for energy conservation. eXtension
• Kuhns, M.R, (2012). Getting chemicals into trees without spraying. USU Extension
• Davis, R., Kuhns, M.R, Nischwitz, C., (2011). Spruce Health in Utah Landscapes. USU Extension
• Beddes, T., Murray, M., Kuhns, M.R, Goodspeed, J., (2011). Walnuts in the home orchard. USU Extension
• Beddes, T., Renquist, S., Kuhns, M.R, Pace, M., (2011). Hazelnuts in the home orchard. USU Extension
• Kuhns, M.R, (2008). Planting landscape trees. Utah Forest Facts
• Kuhns, M.R, Daniels, B., (2007). Firewise Landscaping for Utah (revised 2007). Utah State University Extension
• Kuhns, M.R, (2007). Conifers for Utah. Utah Forest Facts
• Kratsch, H., Kuhns, M.R, (2006). 16 less common trees for Utah landscapes: Diversifying Utah's community forests. Utah Forest Facts
• Kuhns, M.R, (2005). Timber sale contracts. Utah Forest Facts
• Kuhns, M.R, Daniels, B., (2005). Firewise Landscaping for Utah. Utah State University Extension
• Barbara, D., McAvoy, D., Kuhns, M.R, Gropp, R., (2004). Managing forests for water quality: Forest roads. Utah Forest Facts
• Daniels, B., McAvoy, D., Kuhns, M.R, Gropp, R., (2004). Managing forests for water quality: Stream crossings. Utah Forest Facts
• Daniels, B., McAvoy, D., Kuhns, M.R, Gropp, R., (2004). Managing forests for water quality: Streamside management zones. Utah Forest Facts
• Kuhns, M.R, (2004). Utah tree field guide. USU Extension
• Rupp, L.A, Varga, W.A, Cerny, T., Reid, C.R, Kuhns, M.R, (2002). Selection and culture of landscape plants in Utah: A guide for southwestern and central Utah. USU Extension Bulletin *
• Cerny, T., Kuhns, M.R, Kopp, K., Johnson, P.G, (2002). Efficient irrigation of woody landscape plants. Utah State Univ. Extension Fact Sheet
• Rupp, L.A, Varga, W.A, Cerny, T., Reid, C.R, Kuhns, M.R, (2002). Selection and culture of landscape plants in Utah: A guide for high mountain valleys. USU Extension Fact Sheet
• Kuhns, M.R, Rupp, L.A, (2000). Selecting and planting landscape trees. Utah State University Extension
• Stange, C., Wilson, J., Brandle, J., Kuhns, M.R, (1998). Windbreak renovation. Univ. of Nebr. Coop. Ext. Bulletin
• Kuhns, M.R, (1997). Key to the trees of Logan Canyon. Utah State Univ. Extension Forestry Fact Sheet. Updated in 1997. *
• Koenig, R., Kuhns, M.R, (1996). Control of iron chlorosis in ornamental and crop plants. Utah State Univ Electronic Publication
• Kuhns, M.R, Kelson, A., Lilieholm, R., (1996). Utah and Nevada Wood Industry Directory 1997. Utah State University Extension *

Magazine/Trade Publications

• Kuhns, M.R, (1998). Don't plant a $100 tree in a $2 hole. Wasatch Yard & Garden *
• Kuhns, M.R, (1996). How landscape design and maintenance practices can help save homes and lives in fire-prone areas. Western Landscapes Plus
• Kuhns, M.R, (1995). Young perennials and old spruces. Western Landscapes Plus
• Kuhns, M.R, (1994). Designing a windbreak. Utah Farmer, May 1994
• Kuhns, M.R, (1993). New tree planting method increases tree vigor. Great Western Landscapes Plus
• Kuhns, M.R, (1993). Identification and keys: Identifying trees. Nebraskaland Mag.
• Kuhns, M.R, (1993). Summer key to Nebraska's trees. Nebraskaland Mag.
• Kuhns, M.R, (1992). Answer to unhealthy livestock and wildlife may be blowing in the wind. Utah Farmer-Stockman Supplement

Newsletter

• Kuhns, M.R, (2014). Utah Forest News. USU Extension
• Kuhns, M.R, Cold hardiness in woody plants. ArborEssence, Utah Community Forest Council/Utah Chapter ISA *
• Kuhns, M.R, Trees have value – Part 1. ArborEssence, Utah Community Forest Council/Utah Chapter ISA *
• Kuhns, M.R, Trees have value – Part 2. ArborEssence, Utah Community Forest Council/Utah Chapter ISA *
• Kuhns, M.R, (2011). Should you remove root ball packing materials at planting time? . ArborEssence, Utah Community Forest Council/Utah Chapter ISA *
• Kuhns, M.R, (2011). November 2010 freeze injured tender trees. Utah Pest News *
• Kuhns, M.R, (2011). They are supposed to be evergreen – not brown!. ArborEssence, Utah Community Forest Council/Utah Chapter ISA *
• Kuhns, M.R, (2009). What can you do to help evergreens get through the winter?. ArborEssence, Utah Community Forest Council/Utah Chapter ISA *
• Kuhns, M.R, (2009). New online USU Tree Browser available. ArborEssence, Utah Community Forest Council/Utah Chapter ISA *
• Kuhns, M.R, (2008). Growing a good tree root system. ArborEssence, Utah Community Forest Council/Utah Chapter ISA *
• Kuhns, M.R, (2007). Managing drought stress in landscape trees. Utah Pest News, Winter 2007-08 *
• Kuhns, M.R, (2007). Trees and drought. ArborEssence, Utah Community Forest Council/Utah Chapter ISA *
• Kuhns, M.R, (2007). Landscape trees & global warming. Tree Cookies Etc., Virginia Tech U.
• Kuhns, M.R, (2006). Managing for large trees in our cities. Wood Notes Quarterly, TreeLink On-line Magazine
• Kuhns, M.R, (2005). Pines for Utah. Seeds of Change, TreeUtah Newsletter *
• Kuhns, M.R, (2005). Pines for Utah. The Garden Patch, Salt Lake Master Gardener Assn. Newsletter *
• Kuhns, M.R, (2004). Utah-grown Christmas trees. Garden Utah Newsletter *
• Kuhns, M.R, (2004). Native trees for Utah landscapes. Seeds of Change, TreeUtah Newsletter *
• Kuhns, M.R, (2004). Test your tree IQ. Seeds of Change, TreeUtah Newsletter *
• Kuhns, M.R, (2004). Trees for lousy sites. ArborEssence, Utah Community Forest Council/Utah Chapter ISA *
• Kuhns, M.R, (2004). Directional pruning leaves utility lines clear and trees healthy. Wood Notes Quarterly, TreeLink On-line Magazine
• Koenig, R., Cerny, T., Kuhns, M.R, (2003). Landscape irrigation and the drought. ArborEssence, Utah Community Forest Council/Utah Chapter ISA *
• Kuhns, M.R, (2003). Do trees belong in a dry environment?. Seeds of Change, TreeUtah Newsletter *
• Kuhns, M.R, (2003). Safely watering trees in a drought. ArborEssence, Utah Community Forest Council/Utah Chapter ISA *
• Kuhns, M.R, (2002). Remove root ball packing materials to help trees survive and thrive. Seeds of Change, TreeUtah Newsletter *
• Kuhns, M.R, (2002). Watering trees in a drought. Seeds of Change, TreeUtah Newsletter *
• Kuhns, M.R, (2001). Research notes: More wood from sustainable forests. Utah Forest News *
• Kuhns, M.R, (2001). Be a good tree care consumer. Seeds of Change, TreeUtah Newsletter *
• Kuhns, M.R, (2001). Magnolias for Utah. Seeds of Change, TreeUtah Newsletter *
• Kuhns, M.R, (2001). Planting landscape trees. ArborEssence, Utah Community Forest Council/Utah Chapter ISA *
• Kuhns, M.R, (2000). Create a forest for your trees?. Seeds of Change, TreeUtah Newsletter *
• Kuhns, M.R, (2000). Planting trees? Dig big!. Seeds of Change, Tree Utah Newsletter *
• Kuhns, M.R, (2000). Swamp white oak (Quercus bicolor): A tree for Utah. Utah Chapter ISA Newsletter *
• Kuhns, M.R, (1999). Are native trees always the best choices?. Seeds of Change, Newsletter for TreeUtah *
• Kuhns, M.R, (1999). Are small trees always appropriate as street trees?. Seeds of Change, Newsletter for TreeUtah *
• Kuhns, M.R, (1998). Oaks for Utah. Seeds of Change, TreeUtah Newsletter *
• Kuhns, M.R, (1996). Ensuring effective involvement in urban forestry. Seeds of Change, TreeUtah and Utah Community Forest Council Publ. *
• Kuhns, M.R, (1994). Firewise landscaping. Seeds of Change, TreeUtah and Utah Community Forest Council Publ. *
• Kuhns, M.R, (1993). Firewise landscaping. Tree Leaves, ISA Rocky Mountain Chapter Publ. *
• Kuhns, M.R, (1993). Landscape trees and global warming. Tree Leaves, ISA Rocky Mountain Chapter Publ.
• Kuhns, M.R, (1992). Bur oak: A tree for the Rocky Mountain region. Tree Leaves, ISA Rocky Mountain Chapter Publ. *

Newspaper

• Kuhns, M.R, (2000). Christmas tree selection tips. Hilltop Times, Hill AFB *
• Kuhns, M.R, (1999). Check freshness before buying holiday tree. Hilltop Times, Hill AFB *
• Kuhns, M.R, (1993). City forests. In: Deseret News, Salt Lake City, UT

Miscellaneous Extension

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Other

• Kuhns, M.R, (2003). Managing for large trees in our cities. Seeds of Change, TreeUtah Newsletter *

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.