Climate-Smart Forestry (CSF) offers a natural climate solution to the rise of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere. Benefits can range fro...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Now is the perfect time to visit Alabama's exquisite river basins. These waterways are teeming with new life tha...
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The southeastern United States has five stages of succession identified by dominant vegetation types. Moving through each stage is gradual a...
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Are reported cougar sightings in Alabama? Learn more about this big cat: where it lives today, how to recognize animals that may look simila...
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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s forestry, wildlife and natural resources team is proud to highlight the impact that people are ...
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Drone technology is now being used in multiple ways, including forest management. Learn about their purposes, background, benefits, limitati...
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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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Many factors go into the safe and proper operation of a chainsaw. Learn appropriate handling techniques and body positioning.
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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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Red mulberry is a member of the family Moraceae, which also includes figs, and is the only mulberry species native to Alabama. ...
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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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Carbon offset programs have historically been unfeasible for many forest landowners. This document is an overview of forest carbon markets a...
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