Storms not only damage homes and businesses but also damage agricultural land, inclu...
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The bobwhite quail was once the most popular game bird in the south. Learn about its decline and the management practices that...
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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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Why Do We Measure Forests?
Forestry field measurements are used to assess forests and are the basis for all aspects of forestland managemen...
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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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Known distribution of cogongrass in the United States
Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica)
Introduction
Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) ...
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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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Brown spot needle blight is an emerging disease in loblolly pine plantations in Alabama. Identification and control of this fungus is crucia...
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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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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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