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- Freshwater Mussels On Georgia's List of Federally Protected Species
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Added: October 20, 2008On April 16, 1993 eleven species of freshwater mussels were given protection under the Endangered Species Act. Nine of these mussel species have ranges that extend into northwest Georgia.
- EstatePlanningLinks.com
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A site dedicated to estate planning.
- County Timber Harvesting Regulations and Ordinances in Georgia
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Find which counties in Georgia have timber harvesting ordinances or regulations, and what they are.
- 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.
- Christmas Tree Marketing
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Youve grown Christmas trees for some eight to 10 years, and now you are ready to reap the benefits of your harvest. Sell the trees to savor the profits. Is it that easy? Well no, not exactly.
- ALN No. 42: Kuchelmeister: Urban trees in arid landscapes
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The human habitat is rapidly urbanizing. By 2030, the urban population globally will be twice as large as the rural population (World Bank n.d.). Especially in developing countries, this rapid urbanization is exacerbating serious problems such as availability of food, fuel, water, employment, and shelter. The enormous toll in terms of losses to human health and quality of life, natural resources, and economic productivity, makes a compelling case for action
- A Guide to Cost-Share Assistance Requirements for Forestry Practices
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Added: October 20, 2008This brochure provides information on requirements for participation in cost-share programs, along with a list of landowner and contractor responsibilities.
- Benefits of an Abscission Agent in Mechanical Harvesting of Citrus
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An abscission agent is a chemical compound that when sprayed prior to harvest will induce physiological changes that reduce the picking force to remove mature citrus fruit from the tree, resulting in less tree damage and faster harvest.
- Center for Forest Business, University of Georgia
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The Center for Forest Business, established in 1997, is dedicated to: ````sound forest business principles and practices ``sustainable forest production ``market-based solutions to forest resource problems and opportunities
- 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.
- Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)
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The leatherback lives in the open ocean out to the edge of the continental shelf. Although this species has been found to nest on the Georgia coast, it is most likely to nest farther south in Florida, along the Gulf of Mexico, or in the West Indies.
- Earning Additional Income Through Hunt Leases On Private Land
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The demand for quality hunting areas has created a market that provides incentives for rural landowners to consider hunting as alternative income.
- Controlling Kudzu in CRP Stands
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Several strategies that can be employed to eradicate kudzu include herbicides, prescribed burning, mowing, and livestock grazing.
- White-Tailed Deer Management
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White-tailed deer are "browsing" animals. They eat a wide variety of foods and the food selected will depend on its availability, abundance, and the season of the year. No one food is eaten in great amounts throughout the year. These facts must be considered when attempting to improve or manage deer habitat. Food studies indicate a marked change in feeding habits from summer to winter. Management should be directed toward insuring adequate food supplies during all seasons of the year.
- National Association of State Foresters
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Listing of all State Forestry organizations and links in the US
- Developing a Marketing Plan for Hardwood Bark Landscaping Mulch
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Added: February 12, 2008A viable alternative for dealing with hardwood bark residue is to market the bark as hardwood bark mulch. This paper provides a succinct overview of the hardwood bark mulch industry and discusses considerations of developing a marketing plan for this product.
- Controlled mass pollination in loblolly pine to increase genetic gains
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Added: October 20, 2008Controlled mass pollination (CMP) is one way to increase genetic gains from traditional wind-pollinated seed orchards. Methodology is under development by several forestry companies in the southern USA. Costs of CMP depend on the efficient installation, pollination, and removal of inexpensive paper bags.
- Arkansas Forestry Association
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Several landowner publications about forest management are available on this site.
- Protecting Your Well By Shock Chlorination
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Shock chlorination is a way to protect a private well from coliform, iron, and sulfur bacteria.
- Forestry Aesthetics Guide
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Added: October 05, 2008This publication is written as a guide for foresters, loggers, landowners, and other resource managers. The practices recommended are designed to be used as voluntary guidelines to improve and enhance the aesthetics of forest operations in the South.
- Attracting Doves To Your Land
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How to attract doves to you land.
- Aquatic Weed Identification and Control: Frogbit and Watershield BROKEN
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Although neither frogbit nor watershield typically cause problems in Mississippi, it may be necessary at some time to control its growth. This publication provides information on treatments.
- A Hunting Lease for Your CRP Pines
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A stand of young planted pines in the midst of cropland can add to the value of a hunting lease by providing escape cover for deer, rabbits, and certain other game.
- Keys to Soil Taxonomy
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Soil classification system
- Considering Clearcutting CRP Trees and Converting Land Use to Annual Crops
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Concern has been expressed that Conservation Reserve Program tree acres will be converted for annual crop production when CRP contracts expire.
- Citrus BMP Implementation in Florida's Gulf Citrus Production Area: Water, Sediment, and Aquatic Weeds
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Added: November 16, 2011In 2005 we conducted a survey in cooperation with the Gulf Citrus Growers Association (GCGA) and FDACS to quantify the current level of BMP implementation and to identify BMPs that might be adopted if a cost-share program was available. This publication describes the survey and discusses the findings regarding water, sediment, and aquatic weed BMPs.
- Attracting and Feeding Songbirds
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Added: September 10, 2008A primer in backyard songbird conservation.
- Forest Genetics and Tree Improvement
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Forest genetics is the study of hereditary variation in trees. Tree improvement is the application of forest genetics to field practice.
- Florida Forestry Information
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Forestry information for Florida's landowners and the general public.
- Evaluating WINYIELD v. 1.11 and GaPPS v. 4.20
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Two Windows-based personal computer software systems are examined and compared when used to model and evaluate forest management options on stand volume growth, product class and yield, and financial transactions and profitability.
