Basal area is an important unit of measurement in forestry and land management, but it can often be misunderstood, even by professionals. Le...
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Approximately 70 percent of Alabama is covered with forests. In addition to providing clean air, water, and recreational o...
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Without a basic understanding of forestry terms, it can be difficult to communicate with foresters or buyers of forestland or timber. Being ...
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Learn to identify two common venomous spiders in Alabama, the black widow and the brown recluse. Tips for minimizing negative enco...
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Bluebirds, robins, chickadees, titmice, wrens, and purple martins adapt easily to using bird houses. They will choose rural or urban...
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An unfortunate consequence of owning and raising livestock is the inevitable death of some animals, despite even the best animal hus...
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Producers implementing conservation techniques on-farm are eligible for financial assistance through the United States Department of Agricul...
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Alabama 4-H Sportfishing was created through a partnership with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Wildlife and Fr...
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Alabama is a state rich in natural resources and ranked fifth in the nation in terms of biodiversity (variety of fauna and flora). This is p...
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The Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) is a hands-on natural resources program that is dedicated to teaching wildlife and fisheries h...
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In the fall of 2017, Alabama Extension became the Project WILD coordinating organization for the state of Alabama in partnership with the As...
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Pond owners have sometimes intentionally and sometimes accidentally introduced freshwater clams or mussels into their recreational ponds. Wh...
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