Removal of Unwanted and Overpopulated Species of Fish is part three of seven in the Management of Recreational Fish Ponds series.
Fish populations in poorly managed ponds usually become out of balance and may become contaminated with unw…
Weed Control and Wildlife Enhancement is part seven of seven in the Management of Recreational Fish Ponds series.
Aquatic weeds are a common problem in farm ponds. Some aquatic vegetation might be good for the pond. Rooted aquatic vegeta…
Evaluation of Pond Balance is part six of seven in the Management of Recreational Fish Ponds series.
Managers should conduct an evaluation of bond balance every 1 to 2 years if fishing quality is unsatisfactory. District fisheries biolog…
Fertilization and Liming is part four of seven in the Management of Recreational Fish Ponds series.
Fertilization provides planktonic algae with nutrients for growth much the same as fertilizing pasture increases grass yields. Proper f…
Harvesting and Record Keeping is part five of seven in the Management of Recreational Fish Ponds series.
Ponds should not be fished for at least 1 year after bass are stocked to let the bass reproduce. Once fishing begins, harvest the ba…
Pond Construction and Watershed Management is part one of seven in the Management of Recreational Fish Ponds series.
Alabama has about 250,000 small ponds covering more than 134,000 acres. Ponds are usually built for several purposes: ir…
Species Selection and Stocking is part two of seven in the Management of Recreational Fish Ponds series.
The choice of fish to stock depends on the pond owner’s goals and on the resources available. It is very difficult to manage a pon…
…want to improve mapping on their properties
Wildlife enthusiasts interested in mapping their properties for improved recreation
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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 enjoy the beauty of nature? Is it part of your farm?
If you answered yes to one or more of these qu…
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preparing to sell the timber
assessing forest values, including nontimber assets
identifying recreational opportunities
Though there is no immediate return on investment when you pay for a forest inventory, yo…