Forestry & Wildlife Sciences Extension

The School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences welcomes you to its Extension web site. Our objective is to provide Alabamians with the information needed to make natural resource related decisions; from building bluebird boxes, to finding a professional logger, to water quality indicators. You can download or order a publication from this site, check the continuing education calendar, or locate Natural Resource Agents in your region. We encourage you to browse, send us questions, or visit other sites linked through our site. Comments are appreciated.

Forestry News

Community Foresters Gaining a Clearer Picture of Building Construction Effects on Trees

From the earliest chapter of his career as an urban forester … in the... more

Trees, Trucks, & Power Lines

It takes very little electricity to badly injure or kill a human being. But, we are all only a few feet... more

Spring Fling & Outdoor Expo

Auburn University’s School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences will host the first annual Spring Fling and Outdoor Expo April 5... more

Extension Administrator Reacquainting Alabamians with Overlooked Economic Giant

Almost from the first day he arrived in Alabama, Dr. Gary Lemme has considered it one of his top priorities... more

AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY DOMINATE ALABAMA ECONOMY

Agriculture and forestry contribute $70.4 billion annually to Alabama's economy and account for 22 percent of the state's workforce, according... more

A future bamboo industry in Alabama?

Hey folks, bamboo is a unique and fascinating plant that has been used widely for many years as an ornamental in Alabama. Unfortunately, bamboo can... more

Chinese Privet: the Hedge that took over Alabama!

As the fall season marches towards winter, Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense) really stands out along pasture fence lines, forest edges,... more

Top 10 Trees for Fall Color

Over the last week, the landscape has dramatically transformed into a wide array of fall colors. So many reds, yellows,... more

Spike on one side.....genetics or injury?

If you're a deer hunter you've probably seen it.....a nice mature buck with a beautifully curved antler with 4 or... more

Alabama Master Naturalist Program

The Alabama Master Naturalist Program is a new statewide program whose goal is to help promote awareness, understanding, and respect of Alabama’s... more

River Cane Rescue

River Cane Rescue Video By Dr. Mark Smith, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist River cane, a plant species that once commanded a majestic and prominent place on Alabama landscapes, was... more

New Federal Regulations Could Impact Forest Landowners

Letter from Linda Casey to Alabama Landowners By Linda Casey, State Forester Dear Landowner: On the heels of the devastation caused by the tornados this past April, a good portion... more

Alabama Natural Resources Council is a state wide organization works to develop programs that increase the values of the state's forest resources. These programs are managed by three Council appointed committees: the County Outreach Committee, the Treasure Forest Committee, and the Forest Resources Committee.