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 70 percent of Alabama is covered with forests. In addition to providing clean air, water, and recreational o...
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Before you begin replanting your land, a valid contract between you and the contractor or forest consultant is needed to protect all par...
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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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Take a minute to think about why you own land. Is it to pass on to your children and grandchildren? Outdoor recreation? Because you enjoy th...
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*This is an excerpt from Common Birds of Prey of Alabama, ANR - 1386.
Eastern screech-owls are the smallest owl commonly seen in the east...
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*This is an excerpt from Common Birds of Prey of Alabama, ANR – 1386.
Though found year round throughout most of the contiguous United ...
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*This is an excerpt from Common Birds of Prey of Alabama, ANR – 1386.
With similar habitat preferences to the red-shouldered hawk, the ...
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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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*This is an excerpt from Common Birds of Prey of Alabama, ANR – 1386.
Almost anyone who has ever taken a long car ride has probably see...
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