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This manual can help you identify and control damaging Christmas tree pests in the North Central region of the United States. Most of the information also ...
Fire is being prescribed by Clemson University forestry researchers to regenerate oak forests. Regenerating oaks following timber harvests is a major challenge ...
Cogongrass has become a major problem for landowners, land managers, foresters, and governmental agencies since its introduction into the southeast.
This site contains pictures of common fraser fir insect pests.
Mimosa trees have two major enemies in the United States, namely mimosa wilt and mimosa webworm.
This publication describes eleven conifer sawflies by their distinctive markings, their hosts, the time of year they are present, and their distribution. ...
The purpose of this publication is to provide guidelines for use by mine operators in constructing wetlands on surface coal mines.
Phytophthora root rot is the only serious disease of Fraser fir Christmas trees in western North Carolina. It is caused by a fungus that inhabits the soil and ...
Several strategies that can be employed to eradicate kudzu include herbicides, prescribed burning, mowing, and livestock grazing.
The cut-and-leave method is an effective means of controlling small remote spots (10 to 50 infested trees) that cannot be salvaged.
This site focuses on how to design a prescribed fire demonstration and the benefits that come from prescribed burning.
Because fire is an essential ingredient in maintaining Florida's natural landscapes, it is critical to design developments that enable prescribed burning of ...
This handbook describes currently recommended direct control practices. These measures will minimize timber losses during outbreak periods.
Research shows that almost 80% of the growth variability in trees and forests is associated with water availability. Drought remains one of the most ...
Continued drought and high temperatures can become critical to both commercial fish producers and sportfish pond managers. As ponds lose water, the fish become ...
Dutch elm disease's exact distribution in Missouri is not known, but it probably occurs in most sections of the state. The disease continues to spread and kill ...
This document addresses concerns regarding the use of prescribed fire to manage wildlife habitat in Florida
The elm leaf beetle attacks all species of elm, it may also become a household nuisance by migrating into homes and buildings during the fall months.
If the extreme fire danger caused by the 1998 drought isn't causing enough concern, now pine bark beetle activity is beginning to appear.
Homeowners often ask what can be done to save damaged shade and ornamental trees and forest landowners are interested in how to assess the damage to their ...
The first line of defense against an alien plant takeover is a constant surveillance for new arrivals. Early detection and treatment will minimize efforts and ...
Trees species brought into an area where they did not ecologically develop or where they are not considered "native," are exotic trees. Many exotic trees are ...
This publication describes the combination of ingredients in pesticides and how that factors into its applications and effectiveness.
It is the farm operator's responsibility to see that his/her farm pond is as safe as possible. This factsheet provides some recommendations for achieving pond ...
For anyone who has a stocked pond--and there are thousands in Indiana--fish kills can be quite a problem. The condition called "fish kill" occurs when a number ...
A few dead fish floating on the surface of a pond or lake is not necessarily cause for alarm. Expect some fish to die of old age, injury, winter starvation, or ...
Flatheaded borers are some of the most common of wood borer in the United States. They occur throughout the United States and Canada. There are more than 150 ...
Most trees and woody shrubs are not adapted well to flooded conditions. There are a range of flood tolerance levels among different species and individuals. ...
This publication contains a list of the most common diseases and insects that cause damage to CRP plantations, including fusiform rust, annosus root, and pitch ...
Many of the pest problems in forests are present because of past forest practices. Exploitive harvesting has left nonmerchantable trees, brush, and nonstocked ...
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