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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Three of the most important requirements for game and nongame wildlife are shelter (cover), food, and water. Increasing or decreasing t...
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Learn more about the uses, benefits, and costs of portable sawmills.
Landowners harvest trees from their property for many reasons. Ofte...
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Learn more about determining if pine straw production is right for you.
Production of nontimber forest products such as pine straw can b...
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Loblolly pine is the most common timber species in the southern United States. This is due to the tree’s ability to grow rapidly on a wide...
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Learn beaver control techniques, proofing, trapping, and other methods.
In the 1930s, beaver populations in Alabama were reduced to about...
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Take a minute to think about why you own land. Is it to pass on to your children and grandchildren? For outdoor recreation? Because you enjo...
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Timber production is the second-largest agricultural commodity in Alabama. Understanding the factors related to market and price tre...
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Most of the United States population lives in or near urban areas, and, therefore, urban forests now play a vital role in improving peop...
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Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) is a slow-growing woodland plant that is native to Alabama. Roots of wild ginseng have been dug for centuries ...
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Urban forests include all types of woody plants, trees, shrubs, and green spaces in public and private areas in urban settings. The term urb...
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