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- Grass Carp in Mississippi Farm Ponds
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Controlling and eliminating aquatic weeds from farm ponds in Mississippi are often confusing and frustrating tasks. There are three basic weed control approaches, and a combination of two or more of these often is required for success. The selection of a weed control program depends on local conditions in the pond, as well as the needs, desires, and capabilities of the pond owner or manager.
- Hurricanes and the Harvesting Decisions
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This paper addresses the generic question of whether a crop should be harvested after sustaining significant loss. This paper provides a citrus grower with a roadmap to determine the economic criteria for harvesting the remaining crop. Conversely, when is it in the best economic interest for a grower to abandon the remaining crop? While the hurricanes of 2004 motivated this paper, the analysis is applicable to any situation arising from natural disasters, pest infestations, or collapsing market prices.
- Texas Forest Service
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The Texas Forest Service was created in 1915 by the 34th Legislature as an integral part of The Texas A&M University System. It is mandated by law to "assume direction of all forest interests and all matters pertaining to forestry within the jurisdiction of the state."
- Storing Pesticides Safely
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Proper storage of pesticides, both synthetic and botanical, in and around the home is important for many reasons, including protection of human health, preservation of the environment, and maintenance of chemical effectiveness. One way to minimize storage problems is through good planning.
- Protecting Trees from Construction Damage: A Homeowner's Guide
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This publication explains some things that landowners can do to minimize the impact of construction on trees. It describes landscape protection plans, special construction techniques, symptoms of damage, and treatment strategies.
- Predicting Potential Loss from the Southern Pine Beetle in the Coastal Plain of South Carolina
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Provides a system that allows users to rate both plantations and natural stands of loblolly and shortleaf pine in the Coastal Plain for the likelihood of a SPB spot (infestation) occurring, chance of a spot spreading, and potential for timber loss.
- National Agroforestry Center
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A useful site for everyone interested in the practice of agroforestry in North America.
- Amber Darter (Percina antesella)
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Added: October 20, 2008The amber darter is a small perch-like fish usually less than 2.5 inches (6 cm) long with a series of dark blotches along the sides and four dark "saddles" along the back It is a golden to brown color on the back, amber or yellowish along the middle of th...
- Tree Plantings Tips
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Added: November 05, 2008So you want to plant a tree...tips for choosing the right tree for the site to getting it in the ground.
- Dealing with Nuisance Wildlife
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Citizens can protect property from wildlife committing or about to commit damage. Few people obtain permits to trap house mice because, as an exotic species, they are not protected. Consider lethal measures as a last resort, however. Most homeowners can deal quite effectively with wildlife using safe, non-lethal means.
- Aquaculture Newsletter 5.1
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This newsletter contains four articles: "Aquaculture predicted to be a 'Major Growth Industry in the 21st Century'" "Marketing Catfish Means Making a Sale," "HCG and FDA," and "Sportfish Pond Fertilizers"
- Wood Products Business: Not Necessarily as Usual: Part 1
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Starting a business of any sort requires many steps before actually opening doors. Planning, filing permits, financing, etc. all must be completed before successful startup can occur.
- White Grub Control in Fraser Fir Christmas Trees
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Proper vegetation management is critical to grub control by decreasing grub damage and discouraging grubs from coming back.
- Water Resources in Urban Ecosystems
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Water Resource in Urban Ecosystems
- Tree Planters' Notes
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Dedicated to technology transfer and publication of research information relating to nursery production and outplanting of trees, shrubs, and native plants for reforestation, restoration, and conservation.
- Tree ID Key for the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
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50+ species, 3 keys, 300+ images, range maps, abundunce lists, taxonomy, ID characteristics, glossary
- Storm Damaged Trees: Prevention and Treatment
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Thousands of shade and street trees are lost every year to wind, ice and lightning. Estimates of property value loss in Georgia from this type of tree damage can exceed $10 million annually. This value does not include future liability problems. Georgia h...
- Layman's Guide to Private Access Road Construction
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Poorly constructed access roads often cause severe erosion and stream sedimentation that benefit no one.
- Hardwoods of North America
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This report describes 53 taxa of hardwoods of North America, which are organized alphabetically by genus.
- Trees to Plant In Containers or Wells
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Landscaping in a small area is challenging, but popular. Planting trees in small areas can limit root and shoot development. Proper selection of plant material for small areas is important to ensure a healthy environment for the plant. Sidewalks, patios, decks, entrances, courtyards and other small areas can be landscaped with the use of containers or wells with restricted soil area.
- Fertilizing Pine Forests in Louisiana
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Added: November 05, 2008Commercial pine forests in Louisiana have not typically been fertilized. But, because of recent high prices for timber and new research showing excellent growth response to fertilizer under certain conditions, this practice should change.
- South Carolina Urban Tree Care: How to Grow Healthy,Beautiful Trees
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Many people think that trees will grow and be healthy without our help, but for trees to thrive, we must care for them. Start by selecting the right species of tree to plant on the site, plant the tree properly, then provide timely maintenance throughout its life.
- Forest Products Marking Program
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Forest Products Marking Program which involves the monitoring of all steps from the time a forest product leaves the forest until it reaches its final destination, such as a retailer's shelves. With the advent of this new marking program, retailers, manufacturers, homebuilders and consumers who support responsible forest management will be able to more easily identify which products come from forests certified to CAN/CSA Z809 Canada's National Standard for Sustainable Forest Management.
- Sustainable Forests Partnership Publications
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The Sustainable Forestry Partnership has publications for the wide array of sustainable forestry issues. These resources provide cutting edge information to the forestry community.
- The Timberland Decision Support System
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The Texas Forest Service TDSS is a web-based decision tool for non-industrial private forest landowners and others who are interested in timberland investment and management.
- 2009 Florida Plant Disease Management Guide: Watercress
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Guide summarizing different diseases affecting watercress
- Channel Catfish Production
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This provides production requirements and marketing strategies for catfish farming as the fastest growing segment of the aquaculture industry in the United States.
- Trees and Soil Compaction: A Selected Bibliography
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Added: November 05, 2008Soil compaction is one of the most common constraints on tree growth in the developed landscape. This publication provides a selected list of recent publications which provide descriptions, definitions, and treatments for soil compaction as it relates to landscapes and trees.
- Forest*A*Syst: Self Assessment to Prioritize Your Forest Needs
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Added: June 17, 2008A self assessment guide for forest landowners...modeled after the National Forest*A*Syst publication.
- Undstanding Forestry Terms - A Glossary for Private Landowners
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Added: May 17, 1999A glossary of hundreds of great forestry terms and their definitions.
