For an accurate and cost-effective assessment, a forest inventory method should match the conditions of the forest stand. Variable-radius p...
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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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Although an array of forest sampling techniques are available to land managers, the use of fixed-radius plots (FRPs) for forest inventories ...
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Why should you consider planting longleaf pine in urban landscapes?
Longleaf pine is found across a wide variety of natural settings in t...
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Figure 1. Landowners often overlook the option of uneven-aged management of longleaf pine because they think it is too complicated.
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Mistletoe is not usually thought of until it’s a holiday decoration. This odd plant has a long tradition of romantic, fertility, magical...
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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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Basal area is an important unit of measurement in forestry and land management, but it can often be misunderstood, even by professionals. Le...
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Approximately 70 percent of Alabama is covered with forests. In addition to providing clean air, water, and recreational o...
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Before you begin replanting your land, a valid contract between you and the contractor or forest consultant is needed to protect all par...
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Without a basic understanding of forestry terms, it can be difficult to communicate with foresters or buyers of forestland or timber. Being ...
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Learn about hardwood timber value and several common management techniques that can be used to improve hardwood timber profits. Since consid...
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