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- 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.
- Forest Management for Missouri Landowners
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This publication is a combination of original work and excerpts from some of the great references available to help private landowners manage their forest land.
- Crown Shape Factors & Volumes
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Added: October 31, 2008Many of the models for determining loads and forces in tree structural systems depend upon crown shape. Tree crown shapes are integral to a variety of models because volume estimates, surface area estimates, or various types of two dimensional crown projections are directly related to crown shape. Calculating crown shape in a natural setting under dynamic loads requires continuous changes (over a variety of time and spacial scales) with growth, damage, and applied forces.
- Society of American Foresters
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Since 1900, the Society of American Foresters has provided access to information and networking opportunities to prepare members for the challenges and the changes that face natural resource professionals. SAF members include nearly 18,000 professionals who are dedicated to improving the health and productivity of forests.
- Managing the Water's Edge
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A manmade pond is a place to fish, a place to hunt, a place to see wildlife, a thing that adds to the view from the house. It's a good place to take the grandchildren.
- Protecting Trees During Construction
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The decision to protect and preserve trees on a construction site is an important one. Many sites are chosen for residential or business use simply because the site contains a beautiful shade tree or offers a wooded environment. Often the very trees which are highly valued for their contribution to the aesthetic appeal of a site are inadequately protected or cared for during construction
- The Trust for Public Land
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Land conservation is central to TPL's mission. Founded in 1972, the Trust for Public Land is the only national nonprofit working exclusively to protect land for human enjoyment and well-being. TPL helps conserve land for recreation and spiritual nourishment and to improve the health and quality of life of American communities.
- Urban Forest Ecosystems Institute
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The Urban Forest Ecosystems Institute (UFEI) was developed by the Natural Resources Management Department faculty to address the increasing need for improved management of the urban forests in California.
- Careers in Forestry
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Is a forestry career right for you?
- Wildlife Publications
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A series of brief, illustrated, non-technical information sheets that describe life history, food sources, and management tips for forest and urban dwelling wildlife. This series is tailored for landowners, homeowners and students.
- Comparing Moisture-meter Readings to Standard Oven-dry Moisture Content
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Southern pine dimension lumber is produced by a large number of mills in Georgia, in great quantities. All lumber used where it must meet building codes has to be grademarked. For grademarking, moisture-content limits for the specified grade must be met.
- Wildland Urban Interface South
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Interface South was developed by the USDA Forest Service Southern Research Station and Southern Region to heighten awareness of and provide information about wildland-urban interface issues. Critical interface issues include fire, watershed management, wildlife conservation and management, land use planning and policy, and many more.
- Utilizing Municipal Trees: Ideas from Across the Country
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In the United States over 200 million cubic yards of urban tree and landscape residue are generated every year. Of this amount, 15 percent is classified as unchipped logs. To put this figure in perspective, consider that if these logs were sawn into boards, they theoretically would produce 3.8 billion board feet of lumber, or nearly 30 percent of the hardwood lumber produced annually in the United States.
- Understanding the Science Behind Riparian Forest Buffers: An Overview
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The riparian area is that area of land located immediately adjacent to streams, lakes, or other surface waters. Through the interaction of their soils, hydrology, and biotic communities, riparian forests maintain many important physical, biological, and ecological functions and important social benefits.
- Québec Forest Industries Association
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Added: May 21, 2008The Québec Forest Industries Association (QFIA) represents 21 manufacturing firms. These companies account for 97% of Québec's pulp and paper production.
- Pictures from the Past
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A scrapbook of memorabilia from the SC Forestry Commission's history.
- Loblolly Pine: The Ecology and Culture of Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda L.)
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Loblolly Pine: The Ecology and Culture of Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda L.) highlights individual tree, stand, and land management alternatives useful to resource managers, students, researchers, and others.
- Interpreting Streamflow Forecasts
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Each month, five forecasts are issued for each forecast point and each forecast period. Unless otherwise specified, all streamflow forecasts are for streamflow volumes that would occur naturally without any upstream influences. Water users need to know what the different forecasts represent if they are to use the information correctly when making operational decisions. The following is an explanation of each of the forecasts
- Aquatic Weed Identification and Control: Burreed and Bulrush BROKEN
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Added: February 20, 2001Although burreed and bulrush are seldom a problem, this publication provides treatments that can easily be used to control them if necessary.
- A Landowner's Guide to Working with Sportsmen in Virginia
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This publication discusses (1) liability, (2) alternative ways of managing access to private lands, and (3) uses and methods of posting. -In the appendices are a model lease agreement, permission card, and sources of assistance for landowners.
- Deer Management
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White-tailed deer are present in all parts of North Carolina. Their numbers vary from just a few in some locations to overpopulation in others. Greatest numbers generally occur in the coastal plain, although there are locally heavy populations in other parts of the state. The mountains generally have the lightest populations.
- State Forestry Agencies
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A complete listing of state forestry agencies.
- Forest fragmentation creating genetic bottleneck
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Scientists have recently discovered that the deforestation of tropical areas may be more devastating than previously thought.
- Utilizing Small Timber Volumes with Portable Sawmills: Guidelines for Log and Lumber Measurement
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Added: February 08, 2008This guide provides practical information on how to measure the volume of logs and lumber, as well as estimating the approximate cost of having the logs sawn.
- Tree Photos
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Click on the name of a tree to see photos.
- The Balsam Twig Aphid
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The balsam twig aphid (Mindarus abietinus Koch) (BTA) is a small, pale green aphid that feeds on fir trees in the spring. BTA feeding on the new growth of Fraser fir often results in permanently curled needles.
- SCFC-Timber Marketing Assistance
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Added: November 15, 2000Assistance includes advise concerning the marketing of forest products, the advantage of competitive bids, providing buyers list, sample sales announcement forms, and sample contract forms.
