Alabama Extension Forestry, Wildlife, and Natural Resources Team
Working with a passion for enhancing the lives of Alabamians through Fores...
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Are reported cougar sightings in Alabama? Learn more about this big cat: where it lives today, how to recognize animals that may look simila...
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Drone technology is now being used in multiple ways, including forest management. Learn about their purposes, background, benefits, limitati...
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Many factors go into the safe and proper operation of a chainsaw. Learn appropriate handling techniques and body positioning.
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Eastern baccharis is a showy, often ornamental bush native to the Coastal Plain. Within pine plantations and pasturelands, however, it is an...
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Japanese climbing fern is a noxious weed that can cause ecological and economic damage. Knowing its characteristics and effective removal me...
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Learn to identify Alabama’s red fox and gray fox, their habitat and behavior, identification of damage and safety concerns, damage prevent...
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The Chinese tallowtree, Triadica sebifera (L.) Small, is one of the most invasive trees in the southeastern United States. It is a class...
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The Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana) is an animal that can be both a benefit and a nuisance to landowners. It is important to appreci...
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Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease affecting cervids such as deer. Knowing the causes and symptoms to look f...
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Kudzu is a classic example of a plant that was introduced with good intentions but that resulted in bad outcomes. Learn about th...
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Why Do We Measure Forests?
Forestry field measurements are used to assess forests and are the basis for all aspects of forestland managemen...
Read More about Forest Inventory Basics For Family Forest Landowners