The Joro spider, Trichonephila clavata, is making recent headlines as people talk about its potential to spread around the United States. Th...
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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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A management plan is a road map of the objectives you have established for your property. One of the first things you should do when beginni...
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Planting cool-season food plots for white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) and other wildlife not only provides hunting opportunities bu...
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Although winter means that snakes and other reptiles become much harder to find, the same is not true about Alabama’s amphibians.
The s...
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The Sustainable Forestry Initiative® Inc. (SFI) is an organization that works to advance sustainability through forest-focused collaboratio...
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As summer draws to a close with the days becoming shorter and the nights longer, fall in Alabama typically ushers in days that are cooler an...
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Whether an industry professional or homeowner that rarely uses a chainsaw, use of personal protective equipment when running a saw is es...
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The American woodcock is a migratory game bird valued by nature lovers and hunters alike. Conservation of the species relies on land managem...
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It’s not unusual to see invasive species growing along roadside, in woodlots, and backyards all over Alabama. The mimosa or silk tree (Alb...
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The gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) is a native turtle species that is found in 26 of Alabama’s 67 counties. Gopher tortoises are so...
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Damage to your property may be caused by moles or voles. Knowing the difference between the two animals is essential to controlling ...
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