Black Bear – Alabama’s Official State Mammal
American Black Bear (Ursus americanus)
Black bears can be...
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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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Know how to identify specific problems associated with gray squirrels and learn the recommended management strategies for homeowners...
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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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An overview of the identification of pine bark beetles, causes for infestation in the urban landscape, and recommended integrated pe...
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For many landowners of forested areas, restoring and maintaining ecological function is an important objective. This requires a dedi...
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Learn forest management practices that can increase your land’s resiliency to drought and other stressors, improve growth rates, a...
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In this third installment of a four-part series, you will learn how weather influences prescribed fire behavior.
When planning a ...
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Mourning doves are an important game species in Alabama. Learn about the life history and habitat needs of mourning doves and habitat manage...
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Wild pigs are not native to the Americas. They were first introduced to the United States in the 1500s by the Spanish explorer Herna...
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Assume you just purchased a new car and have decided to sell your old vehicle yourself. What is the first thing you would do? You would de...
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