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Maypop (Passiflora incarnata)–also known as the purple passion flower–is a widespread native vine in the passion fl...
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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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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Food plots need good soil and even better nutrients. These are necessities for growth. Crafting the perfect plot...
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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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Pitcher plants are found throughout Alabama. Learn fun facts about these carnivorous plants growing in wetland areas including bogs.
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A member of the Apiaceae family of plants, poison hemlock is related to many familiar crops and herbs including carrots, celery, parsley, ci...
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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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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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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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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Now is the perfect time to visit Alabama's exquisite river basins. These waterways are teeming with new life tha...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – In Alabama, one of the most iconic and historic creatures is the Northern flicker. These distinguished birds are...
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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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