Anytime there is a large amount of rainfall for an extended period of time, trees toppling can become a concern, especially if combined with...
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Timber harvesting serves as a fundamental aspect of forest management. This process includes logging, extracting, and transporting products....
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Dogwoods are a beautiful signal of an Alabama spring. However, in recent years, Alabama Cooperative Extension pr...
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Diplodia tip blight is a common fungal disease caused by Diplodia sapinea (syn. Sphaeropsis sapinea). The fungus infects more than 20 differ...
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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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Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense) and other invasive privets in the genus Ligustrum are a serious problem for many homeowners, farmers, for...
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Pawpaw is an intriguing native fruit in the custard apple family. Most members of the family are tropical, but there are a handful of native...
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There are two species of tupelo in Alabama with notable fruiting potential. Black tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) is a common, large, and widesprea...
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A pond on your property can be an asset–not only as a place to pass time between hunting seasons, but also as a habitat enhancement for wi...
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Eastern baccharis is a showy, often ornamental bush native to the Coastal Plain. Within pine plantations and pasturelands, however, it is an...
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Nonpoint source pollution (NPSP) can be a concern on active and recently completed timber harvests. Erosion is the top NPSP pollutant associ...
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The Chinese tallowtree, Triadica sebifera (L.) Small, is one of the most invasive trees in the southeastern United States. It is a class...
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