Arrow Pointing Right ------- NEWS--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Friday, February 10, 2012

Alabama Forestry Commission

Alabama Tree Recovery Campaign Announces Tree Distribution in 16 Tornado-Damaged Communities

First Lady Dianne Bentley joins Assistant State Forester Patrick Glass, Mayor Walter Maddox in kicking-off large-scale, multi-year initiative to bring trees back to North Alabama communities... more

Alabama Tree Recovery Campaign to Launch Tree Distribution in 16 Tornado-Damaged Communities with Announcement in Tuscaloosa

The Alabama Tree Recovery Campaign will kick off the distribution of thousands of trees to homeowners and residents at an event on Monday, February 6, at 10:30am in Tuscaloosa, at 101 15TH Street East (the former location of Mike & Ed’s Barbeque).... more

Southern Group of State Foresters Releases Forest Certification Report

The Southern Group of State Foresters has released a new report about forest certification in the South. Forest Certification Programs: Status and Recommendations in the South provides detailed information regarding forest certification, a comparison of the major certification systems and recommended strategies for southern state forestry agencies to consider as the issue develops.... more

USDA Appoints New Members to the Forest Resource Coordinating Committee

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today appointed eight members to the Forest Resource Coordinating Committee, which provides advice on private forestry and USDA's programs that assist landowners in managing their forests.... more

Timber Tax and Return Preparation

This program is designed to help landowners complete their income tax return for owning and/or selling timber. Basic items of income and expenses will be discussed and categorized for income tax purposes. Handouts will include copies of completed IRS forms.... more
Forestry & Wildlife Sciences Extension "News"
"Grassroots" - Local Extension news from around Alabama
Dr. Darrell Rankins discusses cattle feeding options
" News Line" - Alabama Cooperative Extension Sytesm News
Grain bin
USDA - U.S. Forest Service Southern Region: National Forests In Alabama