AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – More than 90% of Alabama’s forestland is privately owned. This places a large amount of responsibility on priv...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The existence of Bigfoot is wildly debated across the country. However, in Alabama, another creature’s existen...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Spiders aren’t for everyone. Some people may find them terrifying, but others may find their natural beauty st...
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Unmanned aerial systems (UAS), also referred to as drones, have multiple applications such as aerial photography, precision agriculture, dis...
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Description
Red mulberry is a member of the family Moraceae, which also includes figs, and is the only mulberry species native to Alabama. ...
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The Alabama Extension ForestHER workshop series was created with women landowners in mind. These workshops are an opportunity for women land...
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Forests are constantly changing. How forests grow varies based on species composition, age of the forest/trees, space to grow, and timin...
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More than 220,000 white-tail deer are harvested in Alabama each year. This equates to roughly 5.5 million pounds of venison making its way t...
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Invasive species are a growing problem in Alabama. Some invasive species, like kudzu or privet, have a wide distribution and can be found in...
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Forestry Site Preparation Methods
Site preparation is important when establishing pine plantations as it will help improve seedling surviva...
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Prescribed fire is a complex tool landowners and managers use to improve habitat, reduce hazard fuel loads, and restore forestland. The la...
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Eastern gray squirrels have a mixed reputation to homeowners. Some enjoy watching squirrels as they scavenge and cache seeds throughout thei...
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