Most of the United States population lives in or near urban areas, and, therefore, urban forests now play a vital role in improving peop...
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Some non-native plants introduced into our landscapes as ornamentals have escaped to become invasive weeds with negative impacts to our nati...
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Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) is a slow-growing woodland plant that is native to Alabama. Roots of wild ginseng have been dug for centuries ...
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About the Alabama Master Naturalist (AMN) Program
The Alabama Master Naturalist program is a statewide program that strives to promote awar...
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One concern landowners may have when making forestland management decisions is the cost of forestry practices. They may worry that they cann...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — At Christmastime, many people may find mistletoe to be a natural ornament that signifies the holiday season. How...
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Following forestry best management practices in timber harvesting helps prevent or reduce nonpoint source pollution. They are important in a...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The perfect opportunity to begin an educational journey in nature is here. The Alabama Cooperative Extension Sys...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Deer hunters across the United States are eagerly awaiting the leaves to change, temperatures to cool and the th...
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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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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s forestry, wildlife and natural resources team is proud to highlight the impact that people are ...
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Nonpoint source pollution (NPSP) can be a concern on active and recently completed timber harvests. Erosion is the top NPSP pollutant associ...
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