Many factors go into the safe and proper operation of a chainsaw. Learn appropriate handling techniques and body positioning.
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A pond on your property can be an asset–not only as a place to pass time between hunting seasons, but also as a habitat enhancement for wi...
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Unmanned aerial systems (UAS), also referred to as drones, have multiple applications such as aerial photography, precision agriculture, dis...
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The Alabama Extension ForestHER workshop series was created with women landowners in mind. These workshops are an opportunity for women land...
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Forests are constantly changing. How forests grow varies based on species composition, age of the forest/trees, space to grow, and timin...
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Eastern baccharis is a showy, often ornamental bush native to the Coastal Plain. Within pine plantations and pasturelands, however, it is an...
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Prescribed fire is a safe way to apply a natural process, ensure ecosystem health, and reduce wildfire risk. The Alabama Cooperative Extensi...
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Nonpoint source pollution (NPSP) can be a concern on active and recently completed timber harvests. Erosion is the top NPSP pollutant associ...
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Carbon offset programs have historically been unfeasible for many forest landowners. This document is an overview of forest carbon markets a...
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Even when cooler weather arrives and most leaves of deciduous species have fallen, it is still a good time to control certain invasive weeds...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Habitat loss and fragmentation is a serious threat to wildlife not only in Alabama but around the world. Alabama...
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Ask any ecologist and they will tell you that planting native species in yards and gardens is crucial. However, you may wonder what constitu...
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