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- Cogongrass
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Cogongrass has become a major problem for landowners, land managers, foresters, and governmental agencies since its introduction into the southeast.
- Wood Ducks in Mississippi
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Wood ducks are one of three migratory waterfowl that nest regularly in Mississippi. Along with the mallard, wood ducks are some of the most abundant ducks in Mississippi, and they make up a large percentage of waterfowl bagged in Mississippi each year. They also are excellent table fare.
- Trees for Wildlife
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This publication describes the management practices that Tennessee landowners should consider when managing their woodlots for wildlife and timber.
- South Carolina Forestry Commission Wildfire in S.C.
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A comprehensive site on wildfires with topics including causes, wildland firefighting, safety, fire protection laws, and prevention.
- Planning Tree Windbreaks in Missouri
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Your need for a windbreak is measured by the benefits you can receive from one. The properly placed windbreak also serves as an effective snow barrier and can improve the working conditions in farmstead areas where you perform winter chores.
- New Papers on Nitrogen Fertilization of Trees: A Selected Bibliography
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- Guidelines for Preparing a Timber Sale Contract
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The legal consequences resulting from cutting, purchasing and selling timber should be of major concern to all parties involved in a timber sale. Most any forestry professional will recommend that you always use a timber sale contract...and you should customize every contract around a sale's unique conditions.
- Georgia Community Greenspace Program
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Senate Bill 399 (As Passed) establishes a framework within which developed and rapidly developing counties, and their municipalities, can preserve community greenspace. The bill became effective on July 1, 2000. For rulemaking purposes it became effective on April 16, 2000 when Governor Barnes signed it into law. It promotes the adoption, by such counties and cities, of policies and rules which will enable them to preserve at least 20 percent of their land
- Cage Culture: Cage Culture Problems BROKEN
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Cage culture is one of the most intense forms of aquaculture. Due to its intense nature, cage culture can have problems.
- Sample Timber Sale Contract
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A written timber sale contract is essential to all timber sales. Both buyer and seller need the protection that only a well-written contract can provide. Oral agreements are subject to misunderstanding and misinterpretation and are simply not adequate.
- The Shrinking and Swelling of Wood and Its Effect on Furniture
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The dimensional changes that accompany the shrinking and swelling of wood are major sources of both visual and structural problems in furniture.
- Defining Soil Compaction: Sites & Trees
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Added: November 05, 2008The health and structure of trees are reflections of soil health. The ecological processes which govern tree survival and growth are concentrated around the soil/root interface. As soils, and associated resources change, tree systems must change to effectively utilize and tolerate changing resources quantities and qualities, as well as the physical space available. Soil compaction is a major tree-limiting feature of community forest managers and arborists.
- When Autumn Leaves Begin to Fall, Why Do They Turn Colors
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One of the biggest tourist attractions in New England is the fall leaf colors. But why do the tree leaves develop the beautiful red, orange, and yellow colors in the fall of the year?
- Some Things You Should Know About Wildlife In Alabama
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Because of its geographic location; its high proportion and diversity of forest land; its short but fertile coastline; its abundance and favorable distribution of surface water; its generally productive soils; its mild climate; its diversity of land uses, farm enterprises, and land ownerships; its wide variety and abundance of plants; and other factors, Alabama supports a richness, a variety, and in many places an abundance of valuable wildlife.
- Ecology and Management of Deer in Oklahoma
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This publication describes the life history and habitat of the deer, along with many management practices.
- ARM! For the future: adaptive resource management in the wildlife...
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This essay advocates a general philosophy and protocol for wildlife research and management.The central issue is the application of sound scientific principles to solve problems.
- Waterfowl Management
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Since the first discovery of North America, its``waterfowl have been a never-ending source of``pleasure and inspiration. The continent is lucky to``have a wide variety of waterfowl that includes``different ducks, geese, and swans. No other portion``of the earth displays such a vast number of so many``different ducks and geese. As is true with all wildlife,``waterfowl display certain needs in their survival. In this activity you will learn about waterfowl and their needs in survival.
- Reforestation as an Investment: Does It Pay?
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Many investment analysts consider reforestation one of the best long-term investment opportunities available to landowners.
- Planting and Care of Tree Seedlings
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This publication discusses techniques that will give your seedlings the greatest chances for survival.
- Trees of Christmas Past: A Brief History of Holiday Tree Traditions
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Added: October 20, 2008The farther we march into a technological, silicon-and-plastic future, the more important simple tradition become. Many family or cultural traditions help us maintain contact with our pasts and perspective for our future. Since the beginning, humans have been emotionally and economically tied with forests and trees. During holidays, trees play an important part in our social and private traditions.
- Handling Stewardship Incentive Program Cost-share Payments for Income Tax
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This paper addresses a selection of questions that landowners frequently asked about the income tax aspects of SIP cost-share payments.
- Wood Decks: Practical Considerations from a Wood Perspective
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Considering problems that might occur is often more involved than dealing with those which actually occur. The vast majority of decks are actually quite satisfying and satisfactory.
- Thinning Pine Stands for Top Returns
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It generally takes from 30 to 40 years to grow a stand of pine sawtimber to economic maturity. However, it is usually necessary to cut some of the trees before the stand reaches maturity. Cuttings made in immature stands to stimulate the growth of the remaining trees and thereby improve the yield of the stand are called thinnings.
- Irrigation System Selection
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Several decisions must be made before an irrigation system is installed in a field. Some determinations are technical in nature, some economic, and others involve a close scrutiny of the operation and crop to be irrigated.
- Forestry Income Tax Series - Basics of Basis
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Basis is the amount of your invested money or the cost of your property such as timber or land. Basis is not the current value of your property.
- Forest Management Planning
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Forest management planning is a means of allowing you to practice good stewardship of your property and its resources. The planning helps you identify what resources and opportunities are available on your property and what you would like to realize from your propery in terms of financial gain and long-term enjoyment.
- Bird Feeding: Tips for Beginners and Veterans
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This booklet is a basic guide for the beginner just embarking on the hobby of feeding birds, but it should also help veterans improve their feeding stations.
- American Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus anatum)
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This fast-flying bird of prey is about the size of a crow - a foot and a half long (0.5 m). In flight, it has a 3.5 foot (1.1 m) pointed wingspread. At rest, the bird has a heavy-shouldered, tapering look. Adult falcons are dark, slate gray above. The hea...
- Timber Theft! (How to avoid it and what to do if it happens)
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Timber theft, or timber trespass, is common throughout the Southeast. Each year numerous private forest landowners discover their timber has been stolen or inadvertently harvested.
- Real Property: Leasing Land for Hunting and Other Recreational Uses
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This publication provides landowners with information that they should consider before leasing their land for hunting, fishing, and other recreational uses.
