Native Fruits: Maypop

July 17, 2023
in Forestry, Forestry & Wildlife

General Description Maypop (Passiflora incarnata)–also known as the purple passion flower–is a widespread native vine in the passion fl...
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Alabama National Forests

July 10, 2023
in Forestry, Forestry & Wildlife

Did you know that Alabama has over 668,000 acres of national forests that are part of the United States Department of Agriculture Forest S...
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Caring for Lightning-Struck Trees

June 22, 2023
in Forestry, Forestry & Wildlife, Landscaping, Lawn & Garden

Most lightning strikes will likely occur in rural forests; some will happen in urban areas. Urban trees provide numerous benefits rangin...
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Urban Forestry: Trees Growing in Anthropogenic Urban Environments

June 22, 2023
in Forestry & Wildlife, Landscaping, Lawn & Garden

Urban forests include all types of woody plants, trees, shrubs, and green spaces in public and private areas in urban settings. The term urb...
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Application of LiDAR in Forest Management

June 8, 2023
in Forestry, Forestry & Wildlife

Geographic Information System (GIS) and Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology are being used in forest management. GIS is an essent...
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What Is Climate-Smart Forestry?

May 31, 2023
in Forestry, Forestry & Wildlife

Climate-Smart Forestry (CSF) offers a natural climate solution to the rise of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere. Benefits can range fro...
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Ecological Succession: The Natural Progression of Plant Communities Over Time

April 6, 2023
in Fire, Forestry, Forestry & Wildlife

The southeastern United States has five stages of succession identified by dominant vegetation types. Moving through each stage is gradual a...
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Using Drones in Forestry

March 14, 2023
in Forestry, Forestry & Wildlife

Drone technology is now being used in multiple ways, including forest management. Learn about their purposes, background, benefits, limitati...
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Native Fruits: Tupelo

March 13, 2023
in Forestry, Forestry & Wildlife

There are two species of tupelo in Alabama with notable fruiting potential. Black tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) is a common, large, and widesprea...
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Chainsaw Safety: Ergonomics

March 10, 2023
in Forestry, Forestry & Wildlife

Many factors go into the safe and proper operation of a chainsaw. Learn appropriate handling techniques and body positioning. More than 3...
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Native Fruits: Red Mulberry (Morus rubra)

February 22, 2023
in Forestry, Forestry & Wildlife, Wildlife

Description Red mulberry is a member of the family Moraceae, which also includes figs, and is the only mulberry species native to Alabama. ...
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Let’s Build a Burger: Forests

February 13, 2023
in Forestry, Forestry & Wildlife

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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