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- Secondary Growth Anatomy and Tree Rings
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Trees attempt to occupy more space and control available resources through cell divisions and cell expansion. From the end of a shoot tip to the end of a root tip, trees elongate. Along this axis of growth, trees also expand radially, which is termed "sec...
- Fire in the Wildland-Urban Interface: Defensible Space
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The purpose of this report is to provide information on the properties of some common California landscaping plants that can be used to determine how a particular plant will behave when burned. It is a referenced database that compiles the information found in available lists and supplements information on plant characteristics that are known to affect fire performance.
- Planting Trees In Your Landscape
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Good landscape plants can increase property value, save energy, and provide privacy and beauty around your home. This publications provides helpful information on planting, watering, and fertilizing your new trees.
- Chemigation Equipment and Techniques for Citrus
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Details using an irrigation system to deliver chemicals to citrus plants, its safety, management, and tips.
- Wild Turkey Management In Alabama
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This publication provides information on the wild turkey relating to its life history, habitat needs, and habitat management.
- 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.
- Kudzu Eradication Guidelines
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This report summarizes current guidelines for controlling kudzu with herbicides. It is based on research conducted by Dr. Jim Miller, a research forester for the USDA Forest Service, George W. Andrews Forestry Sciences Laboratory, Auburn, Alabama.
- Identifying the Southern Pine Beetle
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Added: February 08, 2008Outbreaks of the southern pine beetle, Dendroctonus frontalis (Zimmermann), occur periodically in the southern United States, killing millions of dollars worth of pine timber and landscape pines. Good forest management, or cultural care in the case of landscape pines, can minimize the risk of southern pine beelte attacks.
- Identifying and Measuring Forest Products
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Before making a timber sale, you should know what you have to sell: how much you have and about what it is worth.
- Habitat Appraisal Guide for Bobwhite Quail
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This appraisal guide provides a means to systematically evaluate the suitability of prairie, shrubland, or forest for bobwhite quail.
- Forest Pests of North America: Integrated Pest Management CD
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Added: April 02, 2003Three Volume Set - 100 images per Volume in Kodak Photo CD format. One hundred and fifty forest disease and one hundred and fifty forest insect images.
- Forest Management Planning
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Added: October 05, 2008This page provides the basic ingredients needed for preparing a sound forest management plan.
- Forest Management Facts
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U.S. Forestry Facts
- Fertilizer Choices
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There are a large number of fertilizers available today. Sometimes it is difficult to choose what type of fertilizer to use, what formulation should be used, and how it should be applied. The number of alternatives are confusing.
- Fertilization of Christmas Trees in Oklahoma
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Christmas trees, like any plant material, need nutrients to increase growth and maintain vigor.
- Developing a Plan to Care For Your Forest
- Common Fraser Fir Insect Pests BROKEN
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This site contains pictures of common fraser fir insect pests.
- Auburn University Forestry & Wildlife Sciences Extension
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Website providing technical information for forest landowners and management providers in Alabama. Work in progress--will cover all aspects of forest managment.
- Air Drying of Lumber
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This report describes how lumber can be air-dried most effectively under outdoor conditions and illustrates the principles and procedures of air-drying lumber that were developed through field investigations and observations of industrial practices.
- 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.
- Building Freshwater Fish Attractors
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Freshwater fish attractors concentrate fish by providing cover, structure, spawning habitat and an attachment surface for many fish food organisms.
- Mourning Dove
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Mourning Dove management.
- Managing For Quail In Forested Habitats
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Georgias Stewardship Forests:``Managing for Quail in Forested Habitats
- Christmas Tree Species for North Carolina
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One of the more important decisions for a Christmas tree grower is which species to plant. Each potential species has its own identifiable characteristics and is uniquely suited for certain areas and selling methods. The following is a brief summary of the various trees often grown in North Carolina for Christmas tree production.
- Urban Wildlife and Wildlife Gardening Books
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Books about urban wildlife and wild gardens in general.
- The Bagworm in Missouri
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The bagworm can be a constant threat to evergreen and deciduous shrubs used for landscaping. Attacked plants usually are partially defoliated, weakened and rendered unsightly. It is not uncommon for complete defoliation to occur.
- Money CAN Grow on Trees
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This page contains a series of fact sheets designed to help you make the most of your West Virginia woodlands, with topics ranging from taxes to forest management.
- Income Opportunites in Special Forest Products
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For many rural areas, the path to sustainable economic development will include innovative approaches to natural resource conservation, management, and utilization. This publication describes special forest products that represent``opportunities for rural entrepreneurs to supplement their incomes.
- Hurricane Shade Tree Destruction May Be Tax Deductible
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Taxpayers may be able to deduct losses in property value from Hurricane Katrina. This includes damage to shade``trees along with damage to your home and automobiles that will not be reimbursed through insurance payments``(Internal Revenue Code 165).
- Forest Practice Guidelines for Tennessee
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This publication identifies appropriate forest management practices and informs the Tennessee forest landowner about making wise policy decisions and establishing long-range goals.
