The point source fire ignition technique is a modified version of a strip/head fire. Instead of lines, personnel leave spots of fire as they...
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In a backing fire, the fire moves against the wind. Backing fires exhibit the slowest rate of speed and the lowest intensity. In the followi...
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Piles from logging slash are typically burned by igniting the perimeter of the piles. Piles burn best when they are dry and do not contain t...
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In head fires, the fire travels in the same direction as the wind. Head fires produce the fastest rate of spread, highest flame lengths, and...
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When planning a prescribed fire, you have many things to consider. Fuel type, fuel load, and topography are usually static and strai...
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Mourning doves are an important game species in Alabama. Learn about the life history and habitat needs of mourning doves and habitat manage...
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As farmers enter harvest season, let's remember that the work isn’t done just because the crop is out of the field. Planning efforts for n...
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Figs are easy to grow in warm climates but produce their best fruit in Mediterranean climates with hot, dry summers and cool, wet wi...
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This is an excerpt of Dairy Goat and Sheep Operations in the Southeast Production Guide, ANR-2457.
Nutrient requirements differ b...
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This is an excerpt of Dairy Goat and Sheep Operations in the Southeast Production Guide, ANR-2457.
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Many things, including t...
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The quantity and quality of water required by livestock are important considerations for the overall maintenance of herd health and ...
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Harvesting Your Own Groceries is part 17 of The Alabama Vegetable Gardener series.
To ensure high-quality, nutritious vegetables from you...
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