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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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – In Alabama, one of the most iconic and historic creatures is the Northern flicker. These distinguished birds are...
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The southeastern United States has five stages of succession identified by dominant vegetation types. Moving through each stage is gradual a...
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Carbon offset programs have historically been unfeasible for many forest landowners. This document is an overview of forest carbon markets a...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – A rush of color has invaded Alabama yards and forests. Leaves are transforming the state’s color palette, and ...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Many would argue that venison is one of the tastiest and leanest wild game protein sources, and Alabama deer hun...
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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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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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Whether you are planting in a garden, a meadow, or a woodland, selecting native species is an important component. Alabama’s biodiversity ...
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Storms not only damage homes and businesses but also damage agricultural land, inclu...
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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 the histor...
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