Native azaleas bloom throughout the spring and into the summer presenting a spectacular flower show like none other. Learn about lan...
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Known distribution of cogongrass in the United States
Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica)
Introduction
Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) ...
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The Sustainable Forestry Initiative® Inc. (SFI) is an organization that works to advance sustainability through forest-focused collaboratio...
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Brown spot needle blight is an emerging disease in loblolly pine plantations in Alabama. Identification and control of this fungus is crucia...
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The gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) is one of four North American tortoise species, ranging along the Southeastern Coastal Plain r...
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The American woodcock is a migratory game bird valued by nature lovers and hunters alike. Conservation of the species relies on land managem...
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In January 2020, Alabama Water Watch (AWW), in partnership with the USDA Forest Service (USFS), officially launched a new water quality ...
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Spending time in nature is critically important to our health and overall well-being. Nature is filled with alluring surprises waiting to be...
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With all the changes to the Worker Protection Standards (WPS), the Alabama Pesticide Safety Education Program put together the following inf...
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It’s not unusual to see invasive species growing along roadside, in woodlots, and backyards all over Alabama. The mimosa or silk tree (Alb...
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The shorelines of lakes, ponds, and rivers are valuable to people and wildlife. However, the qualities that make them attractive to wildlife...
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The gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) is a native turtle species that is found in 26 of Alabama’s 67 counties. Gopher tortoises are so...
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