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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Why should you consider planting longleaf pine in urban landscapes?
Longleaf pine is found across a wide variety of natural settings in t...
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Living near intrusive neighbors can be a challenge. Especially when they howl in the middle of the night, slither through your yard,...
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Basal area is an important unit of measurement in forestry and land management, but it can often be misunderstood, even by professionals. Le...
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Approximately 40 species of snakes occur in Alabama, and only six of these are venomous. Yet these six attract a lot of attention. Get a cro...
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Bluebirds, robins, chickadees, titmice, wrens, and purple martins adapt easily to using bird houses. They will choose rural or urban...
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Learn about hardwood timber value and several common management techniques that can be used to improve hardwood timber profits. Since consid...
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A bird of prey is any bird that hunts other animals and they are often called raptors. Learn the different types of raptors found in...
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Forests are assessed for many reasons—to buy or sell timber products, to help make forest management decisions, or to evaluate non...
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