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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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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New landowners and those who do not often sell timber need to know how timber is sold. They also need to know how to manage their la...
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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System forestry, wildlife, and natural resources team invites you to subscribe to the Backyard to the Back...
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The hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA), Adelges tsugae, is a nonnative, invasive insect pest that colonizes, feeds on the sap of, and ulti...
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Alabama hunters harvest more than 200,000 deer per year. While most hunters choose to take their deer to local deer processing businesses, s...
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The ForestHER Podcast Series is for everyone interested in the natural world. ForestHER workshops started in 2016 and focused primarily on g...
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Know how to identify specific problems associated with gray squirrels and learn the recommended management strategies for homeowners...
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Eastern bluebirds are a popular species to observe among bird enthusiast and homeowners. Preferring open areas, eastern bluebi...
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Popularly known by the cultivar name 'Bradford' pear, Callery pear has become an invasive species in natural and disturbed environme...
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Knowing how to identify these poisonous plants can help you avoid an itchy experience. Learn what to look for, how to treat allergic...
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An overview of the identification of pine bark beetles, causes for infestation in the urban landscape, and recommended integrated pe...
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