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- Mississippi Forestry Commission
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The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) is a public service agency created by the Mississippi Legislature. In compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, our mission is to provide leadership in forest protection, forest management & information about the forest of Mississippi, through a fully informed, well-trained work force and support staff, reflecting the needs of the public and employees.
- Key to Leaves of Virginia Trees
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I've got my leaf, let's get started!
- Herbicide Prescriptions for Controlling Competing Vegetation in Christmas Tree Plantings in Kentucky
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This publication outlines herbicide prescriptions that have been developed using the results from herbicide trials at Robinson Forest, operational test sites in the inner and outer Bluegrass Regions of Kentucky, and from specimen label information.
- Georgia Conservation Use Tables of Value for 1996
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Added: October 20, 2008This newsletter presents the 1996 Conservation Use tables of values as developed by the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR).
- General Management Practices for Hazardous Fuels Management in Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda) forests
- Estate Planning Opportunities and Strategies for Private Forest Landowners
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The purpose of this book is to educate readers about the tax and property law issues involved in planning the transfer of property after death. It is not intended to be and should not be considered as legal advice to those who read it.
- Eastern Cottontail Rabbit BROKEN
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The Eastern Cottontail rabbit is one of the most popular game animals in the country. It is found in many parts of the United States, and in parts of the Northeast and Midwest, it is the number one game species.
- Ducks Unlimited
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The mission of Ducks Unlimited is to fulfill the annual life cycle needs of North American waterfowl by protecting, enhancing, restoring and managing important wetlands and associated uplands.
- Deer in the Wild Garden
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The wildlife in your yard aren't just squirrels and rabbits anymore. University of Georgia county extension agents now answer thousands of questions a year on backyard problems deer cause.
- Clemson Researchers Find Prescribed Fire Regenerates Oak Forests
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Fire is being prescribed by Clemson University forestry researchers to regenerate oak forests. Regenerating oaks following timber harvests is a major challenge because faster growing yellow polar and red maple trees crowd out the more valuable oak seedlings.
- Insects and Diseases: Important Problems of Florida's Forest and Shade Tree Resources
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Lists several diseases and insects of different tree types
- Oak Regeneration
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An online slideshow on oak regeneration.
- Landscaping to Avoid Wildlife Conflicts
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Wild animals contribute to our enjoyment of nature, and many species add value to urban and suburban environments. Landscapes are frequently developed to be "environmentally friendly" by providing food and cover for songbirds, waterfowl, squirrels, and other wildlife. Wild animals can, however, damage property or threaten human health and safety. The presence of undesirable species or animal overpopulation often leads to many common wildlife problems associated with urban landscapes.
- Increasing the Profitability of Florida Alligator Carcasses
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The American alligator, Alligator mississippiensis, is thought by many to be one of Florida's true natives. This native Floridian has been prized over the years for its commercially valuable skin. In the past, this has unfortunately led to widespread, abusive harvesting of wild alligators that nearly led to their extinction. However, today under strict federal and state scrutiny, the wild alligator is making a strong comeback. Also, today we are witnessing the increase in numbers of "farm-raised" alligators. Unlike their wild counterparts, these animals are raised under controlled conditions and "harvested" for their valuable skin and for their meat. The farm-raised alligator industry is rapidly growing and the amount of alligator meat available for sale to the public is also growing. Unfortunately, we currently have little information regarding all aspects of alligator processing and the characteristics of the meat itself. Therefore, this study was designed to develop information regarding this subject using the following objectives: 1. To determine the percentages of hide, useable lean meat, fat, and waste of a 6 to 6½ foot gator carcass. 2. To determine the composition of alligator fat and to explore the possible uses of this fat. 3. To develop uses for or products to be made from the residual lean tissue currently being left on alligator carcasses after processing.
- Twig Girdler and Twig Pruner
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This article discusses the damage to trees caused by twig girdlers and twig pruners.
- Tax Savings on Timber Sales
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Understanding tax laws and tax incentives designed to encourage improvement and expansion of woodlands will benefit both you and the general public.
- Relict Trillium (Trillium reliquum)
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Perennial wildflower with three elliptical, pointed leaves about 5 - 13 centimeters (2 - 5 in) long, each mottled in several shades of green. Grows from a reclining stem about 5 - 25 centimeters (2 - 10 in) long. Each leaf has a silver streak.
- Measuring Standing Sawtimber
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Added: March 29, 2004 - Fertilizing Honeysuckle For Deer
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Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) is a woody evergreen vine that is very nutritious for deer. It can constitute a major portion of the seasonal diet and in some cases the year-round diet of white-tailed deer in the Southeast. The leaves and seeds also are eaten by cottontail rabbits, northern bobwhites, and eastern wild turkeys.
- Felling, Bucking and Limbing Trees
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Whether you are using your chain saw to cut firewood, trim trees or harvest large timber, you will be performing three basic operations felling, bucking and limbing of trees. This article describes each of those three practices.
- Earth Observatory: Natural Hazards
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Wildfire is a natural part of Earth's environment; sparked in most cases by lightning strikes and occasionally by volcanic eruptions. Wildfires consume a million or more square kilometers per year.
- Cutting Firewood Safely
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Cutting your own firewood can be a very worthwhile and rewarding experience if done properly. However, if it is done improperly without regard to safe cutting techniques, serious injury or death can result.
- Alaska Community Forestry Program
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A community or urban forest is all the trees growing in and around a city, town, or village. It includes trees in parks, school yards, home landscapes, utility rights-of-way, vacant lots, greenbelts and along stream banks. Shrubs, ground covers, soil, wildlife, and water bodies are also part of the urban forest. Streets, buildings, utilities, parking lots, and, most importantly, people, are an integral part of the urban ecosystem.
- Building Homes for Squirrels
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When natural cavities are hard to find, squirrels will readily use man-made dens--sometimes they even prefer them. This preference may be because the dens are dry and protect the squirrels from most of their enemies.
- Best Management Practices: Endangered Species Act
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Endangered Specis Act
- Watering Trees
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Added: November 05, 2008Trees constantly lose water to the atmosphere. Water is the single most limiting essential resource for tree survival and growth. Water shortages severely damage young and old trees alike, and set-up healthy trees for other problems. Drought conditions can lead to tree decline, pest problems, and non-recoverable damage. Supplemental watering can greatly assist in maintaining tree health during droughts - both during the growing season or during the dormant season.
- Natural Landscaping Toolkit: Chapter 1
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This Source Book will: Explain the basic principles and benefits of natural landscaping; Demonstrate the feasibility of using natural landscaping successfully in the region; Provide information regarding the ways that local officials as community leaders can encourage the use of natural landscaping; Identify ways to avoid pitfalls that could result in poorly implemented natural landscaping or cause problems for local government;
- Forest Terminology for Multiple-Use Management
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This glossary is designed to cut through some of the confusion by providing, in one place, definitions for many of the terms commonly used in modern``forestry.
- Alabama Forestry Commission
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The Mission of the Alabama Forestry Commission is three- fold: to Protect the Forests from all harmful agents; to Service and Help Landowners to carry out responsible forest management on their property, using professional technical assistance so as to benefit themselves, their land and society; and to Educate the General Public about the value of our forests in insuring both a healthy economy and environment.
- Individual Loblolly Pine Volumes by Tree Diameter and Height
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Estimating the merchantable volume of an individual tree stem is critical to calculating tree product values. The table in this publication presents specific volumes for loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) in the lower Piedmont of Georgia.
