Mourning doves are an important game species in Alabama. Learn about the life history and habitat needs of mourning doves and habitat manage...
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The wild turkey thrives as a classic example of wildlife management success. During the Depression years, wild turkeys numbered fewer than 1...
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Three of the most important requirements for game and nongame wildlife are shelter (cover), food, and water. Increasing or decreasing t...
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Learn more about the uses, benefits, and costs of portable sawmills.
Landowners harvest trees from their property for many reasons. Ofte...
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Learn more about determining if pine straw production is right for you.
Production of nontimber forest products such as pine straw can b...
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When using prescribed fire in longleaf pine stands, land managers should consider using more frequent growing season fires. Following is a s...
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Loblolly pine is the most common timber species in the southern United States. This is due to the tree’s ability to grow rapidly on a wide...
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What is a tick, why do ticks bite, and why does it matter?
Ticks are very small external parasites that feed by sucking...
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Take a minute to think about why you own land. Is it to pass on to your children and grandchildren? For outdoor recreation? Because you enjo...
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Learn to identify two common venomous spiders in Alabama, the black widow and the brown recluse. Tips for minimizing negative enco...
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Bluebirds, robins, chickadees, titmice, wrens, and purple martins adapt easily to using bird houses. They will choose rural or urban...
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Timber production is the second-largest agricultural commodity in Alabama. Understanding the factors related to market and price tre...
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