Human populations are continuously increasing in urban areas around the globe. Forests are critical components of eco-cities and play an imp...
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Some non-native plants introduced into our landscapes as ornamentals have escaped to become invasive weeds with negative impacts to our nati...
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Following forestry best management practices in timber harvesting helps prevent or reduce nonpoint source pollution. They are important in a...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s role is to serve the people of Alabama with unbiased, science-based...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Woodpeckers drumming on a home can be an effective alarm clock to kickstart a day, but they can also lead to hea...
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Most lightning strikes will likely occur in rural forests; some will happen in urban areas. Urban trees provide numerous benefits rangin...
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Geographic Information System (GIS) and Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology are being used in forest management. GIS is an essent...
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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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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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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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Japanese climbing fern is a noxious weed that can cause ecological and economic damage. Knowing its characteristics and effective removal me...
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