Although winter means that snakes and other reptiles become much harder to find, the same is not true about Alabama’s amphibians.
The s...
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Alabama Watershed Stewards
Alabama Watershed Stewards (AWS) is a science-based outreach program from Extension and the Auburn University Wa...
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A management plan is a road map of the goals and objectives you have for your forested property. Planning starts with having an accu...
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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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Learn the physical characteristics, life history, habitat needs and management, food requirements, and nesting preferences of the colorful w...
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Walk through your yard and identify potential locations. Note any strong slopes or low spots. It is helpful to watch water...
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Plants play an important role in rain garden function:
Provide wildlife habitat and seasonal aesthetic appeal § Take up nutrie...
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Alabama waters contain several of the more than 100 species of oysters found throughout the world. Among those in Alabama, only the ...
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About the Choctawhatchee-Pea Basin
Agriculture in the Choctawhatchee-Pea (Choc-Pea) Basin encompasses 1,988,597 acres. It includes portions...
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North American Beaver (Castor Canadensis)
Native, semi-aquatic rodent found in southeastern U.S. wetlands.
Largest rodent in the Sou...
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Specific BMP guidelines apply in Alabama for timber harvesting surrounding streams and wetlands. The tables provided here offer esse...
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Organic soil amendments can be a beneficial and cost-effective alternative to fertilizers. But you need to know the right ones to ap...
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