On an annual basis diseases "take" more timber in the United States than companies harvest.
Disease is a disorder or abnormal growth ...
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Silvopasture is a management system that combines the production of trees, forage, and livestock. It requires knowledge and intense manage...
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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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Assume you just purchased a new car and have decided to sell your old vehicle yourself. What is the first thing you would do? You would de...
Read More about Landowners and Forest Inventories: Frequently Asked Questions
Three of the most important requirements for game and nongame wildlife are shelter (cover), food, and water. Increasing or decreasing t...
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Do you have invasive species on your property? Or are you looking to improve the composition of your forest understory? Herbicides can help...
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In the 1940s, the occurrence of fusiform rust (Cronartium quercuum f.sp. fusiforme) was so rare that forest pathologists had not yet develop...
Read More about Managing Fusiform Rust on Loblolly and Slash Pine in Forest and Landscape Settings
Learn more about the uses, benefits, and costs of portable sawmills.
Landowners harvest trees from their property for many reasons. Ofte...
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Learn more about determining if pine straw production is right for you.
Production of nontimber forest products such as pine straw can b...
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Anytime there is a large amount of rainfall for an extended period of time, trees toppling can become a concern, especially if combined with...
Read More about Saturated Soils and Wind: A Recipe for Toppling Trees
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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In this second of a four-part series, you will learn the importance of the fuel component in prescribed fire.
A common science exper...
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