Pawpaw is an intriguing native fruit in the custard apple family. Most members of the family are tropical, but there are a handful of native...
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Maypop (Passiflora incarnata)–also known as the purple passion flower–is a widespread native vine in the passion fl...
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Did you know that Alabama has over 668,000 acres of national forests that are part of the United States Department of Agriculture Forest S...
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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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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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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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Unmanned aerial systems (UAS), also referred to as drones, have multiple applications such as aerial photography, precision agriculture, dis...
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