Controlling Predators to Increase Quail Populations

November 30, 2018
in Forestry & Wildlife, Game Species, Wildlife

Controlling predators to increase quail populations is a frequent topic of discussion at hunting camps, around the table at your local resta...
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Silvopasture

November 28, 2018
in Forages, Forestry, Forestry & Wildlife

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: A Measure Made for Management

November 28, 2018
in Forestry, Forestry & Wildlife

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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Alabama Natural Resources Council

November 28, 2018
in Forestry, Forestry & Wildlife, Wildlife

Approximately 70 percent of Alabama is covered with forests. In addition to providing clean air, water, and recreational o...
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Alabama Cougars: Sorting Fact From Fiction

November 28, 2018
in Forestry & Wildlife, Mammals, Wildlife, Wildlife ID

The wild cougar is presumed extinct east of the Mississippi River, except for a smal...
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Tree Planting Contracts for Landowners: FAQs

November 28, 2018
in Forest Business, Forest Farming, Forestry, Forestry & Wildlife

Before you begin replanting your land, a valid contract between you and the contractor or forest consultant is needed to protect all partici...
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Common Forestry Terms for the Forest Landowner

November 28, 2018
in Forestry, Forestry & Wildlife

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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Identification and Control of Snakes in Alabama

November 28, 2018
in Forestry & Wildlife, Reptiles, Reptiles & Amphibians, Wildlife, Wildlife ID

Approximately 40 species of snakes occur in Alabama, and only six of these are venomous. Yet these six attract a lot of attention. Get a cro...
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Feeding Birds

November 28, 2018
in Wildlife

As interest in wildlife has grown in recent years, the fascination of attracting birds to feeding stations has also grown. More than 62 mill...
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Black Widow and Recluses

November 28, 2018
in Control, Damage Management, Forestry & Wildlife, ID, Wildlife...

Figure 1. Female black widow spider showing hourglass pattern. Avoiding Venomous Spiders of the Southeast Spiders are one ...
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Bird Houses for Songbirds

November 26, 2018
in Birds, Enjoying Nature, Forestry & Wildlife, Wildlife

Bluebirds, robins, chickadees, titmice, wrens, and purple martins adapt easily to using bird houses. They will choose rural or urban...
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Management of Hardwood Forests for Timber in Alabama

November 26, 2018
in Alabama Forests, Forestry, Forestry & Wildlife

Alabama’s hardwood forests provide clean water, great natural beauty, recreational opportunities, timber, and habitat for thousands of pla...
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