Drone technology is now being used in multiple ways, including forest management. Learn about their purposes, background, benefits, limitati...
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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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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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Ask any ecologist and they will tell you that planting native species in yards and gardens is crucial. However, you may wonder what constitu...
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More than 220,000 white-tail deer are harvested in Alabama each year. This equates to roughly 5.5 million pounds of venison making its way t...
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Learn to identify Alabama’s red fox and gray fox, their habitat and behavior, identification of damage and safety concerns, damage prevent...
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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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Many hunters and landowners invest thousands of dollars and a great deal of time each year managing deer but forget the mo...
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The Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana) is an animal that can be both a benefit and a nuisance to landowners. It is important to appreci...
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Forestry Site Preparation Methods
Site preparation is important when establishing pine plantations as it will help improve seedling surviva...
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Storms not only damage homes and businesses but also damage agricultural land, inclu...
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