Tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima) is an invasive tree with the potential for rapid growth and dispersal, endangering ecosystems by displa...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Fireworks are a festive addition to 4th of July celebrations, but they can cause several dangers. To avoid the r...
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Join the Alabama Cooperative Extension System for the Natural Resources Webinar Series. For each live Zoom webinar session attended in its e...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — For the first time, the public is being asked to participate in the Wild Turkey Brood Survey. With this tool, th...
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Fire has long been an ecological force on Alabama’s landscape. Historically, lightning-ignited fires and indigenous land-management pr...
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Human populations are continuously increasing in urban areas around the globe. Forests are critical components of eco-cities and play an imp...
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July is the time to plant browntop millet to attract dove and benefit many other game and non-game birds. With a 60-day maturation period, e...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Alabama is home to a variety of snakes, including six venomous species. The copperhead and cottonmouth are the m...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Whether caring for backyard oaks, a forest of pines or maples lining a city street, proper tree care requires sp...
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Balloon releases have long been a popular way to mark special occasions such as weddings, graduations, and memorials. While it may seem harm...
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Serviceberry—also known as shadbush, saskatoon, or juneberry—is a widespread genus (Amelanchier spp.) of fruiting trees with four specie...
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Conflicts between humans and snakes have existed for many millennia. Through both fear and fascination, snakes seem to capture the public’...
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