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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Forest roads must be maintained in order for landowners to have access throughout their property. Heavy rainfall events can wash out roads, ...
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The mission of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System forestry, wildlife, and natural resources team is to provide the latest science-base...
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There are many reasons why people purchase land. These may include privacy, income from timber sales, hunting opportunities, or simply for a...
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Forests are constantly changing. How forests grow varies based on species composition, age of the forest/trees, space to grow, and timin...
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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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In a flanking fire, personnel set lines of fire directly into the wind. The intensity of flanking fires is moderate, with less intensity tha...
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The following video provides an introduction to prescribed fire ignition techniques. A prescribed fire is a fire set intentionally to achiev...
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The point source fire ignition technique is a modified version of a strip/head fire. Instead of lines, personnel leave spots of fire as they...
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In a backing fire, the fire moves against the wind. Backing fires exhibit the slowest rate of speed and the lowest intensity. In the followi...
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Piles from logging slash are typically burned by igniting the perimeter of the piles. Piles burn best when they are dry and do not contain t...
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