Mourning Dove Biology & Management in Alabama

September 3, 2019
in Forestry & Wildlife, Wildlife

The mourning dove (Zenaida macroura) is arguably the most popular game bird in North America with hunters harvesting more than 16 million do...
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Landowners and Forest Inventories: Frequently Asked Questions

March 6, 2019
in Forestry, Forestry & Wildlife

Assume you just purchased a new car and have decided to sell your old vehicle yourself. What is the first thing you would do? You would de...
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Harvesting Pine Straw for Profit: Questions Landowners Should Ask Themselves

February 26, 2019
in Business Opportunities, Earning Income, Forest Business, Forest Economics & Finance, Forestry...

Production of nontimber forest products such as pine straw can be a good way for forestland owners to earn an income, especially when trad...
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Uneven-aged Management of Longleaf Pine: An Often Overlooked Option for Landowners

December 10, 2018
in Forestry, Forestry & Wildlife

Figure 1. Landowners often overlook the option of uneven-aged management of longleaf pine because they think it is too complicated. ...
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Tree Planting Contracts for Landowners: FAQs

November 28, 2018
in Forest Business, Forest Farming, Forestry, Forestry & Wildlife

Before you begin replanting your land, a valid contract between you and the contractor or forest consultant is needed to protect all partici...
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Common Forestry Terms for the Forest Landowner

November 28, 2018
in Forestry, Forestry & Wildlife

Without a basic understanding of forestry terms, it can be difficult to communicate with foresters or buyers of forestland or timber. Being ...
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Black Widow and Recluses

November 28, 2018
in Control, Damage Management, Forestry & Wildlife, ID, Wildlife...

Figure 1. Female black widow spider showing hourglass pattern. Avoiding Venomous Spiders of the Southeast Spiders are one ...
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Forestry and Beekeeping are a Natural Match

June 23, 2020
in Bees & Pollinators, Forestry, Forestry & Wildlife, Lawn & Garden

Forestry is a huge part of Alabama’s economy and occupies 23.1 million acres of the state. Forestry also often co-exists with agricult...
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Cogongrass and the Threat of Fires

June 11, 2020
in Forestry & Wildlife, News

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Cogongrass is one of the most significant non-native invasive plants in Alabama. Not only does it invade a wide va...
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Ecological Restoration as Part of Forest Management

June 5, 2020
in Forestry, Forestry & Wildlife

For many landowners of forested areas, restoring and maintaining ecological function is an important objective. This requires a dedi...
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Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resources Team Impacts 2019

April 29, 2020
in Forestry, Forestry & Wildlife, Wildlife

The mission of the Alabama Extension Forestry, Wildlife, and Natural Resources team is to provide the latest science-based informati...
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Cogongrass Fires

April 9, 2020
in Forestry & Wildlife, Invasive Species

Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) is a significant invasive threat in Alabama and throughout the southeastern United States. In addit...
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