AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Landowners in Alabama will once again be able to apply for financial assistance to mitigate one of the Southeast...
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Many factors go into the safe and proper operation of a chainsaw. Learn appropriate handling techniques and body positioning.
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Ask any ecologist and they will tell you that planting native species in yards and gardens is crucial. However, you may wonder what constitu...
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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
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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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Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) is a significant invasive threat in Alabama and throughout the southeastern United States. In addit...
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Developed in Japan in the 1980s, Shinrin-yoku means taking in the forest atmosphere or forest bathing, and it is gaining popularity in the U...
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