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- Why Leaves Change Color-The Physiological Basis
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This publication explains the color change of leaves by discussing plant pigments, the physiology and anatomy of leaves, and the influence of climate and seasonal weather conditions.
- Scientific Classification of Trees: An Introduction for Wood Workers
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Those who work with wood should be able to distinguish between different woods and be familiar with features that make different kinds of wood react differently to cutting, surfacing, finishing, etc. An obvious first step in accomplishing these tasks is to be able to properly identify and name an unknown wood.
- Reducing Erosion and Runoff
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This publication explains how controlling erosion can make a significant contribution to the control of water pollution, along with providing ways to detect and reduce erosion and runoff.
- Persistent Trillium (Trillium persistens)
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Added: October 20, 2008Perennial wildflower with a pale green to dark reddish-purple colored stem about 10 - 25 centimeters (4 - 10 in) long. Stem topped with a whorl of three spreading leaves. Leaves are 3 - 8 centimeters (1 - 3 in) long and 1 - 3 centimeters (0.3 - 1 in) wide.
- Forest Management Alternatives For Private Landowners
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Forest management can be a profitable enterprise, if you (1) choose and follow through with the forestry practices best suited for you and your timberlands, (2) seek and follow the advice of a professional forester, (3) take advantage of tax incentives and financial assistance programs, (4) use proper marketing methods, and (5) maintain good business records to guide you in making financial decisions.
- Arkansas Forestry Commission
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Added: September 25, 2008In cooperation with the University of Arkansas System, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Arkansas landowners, the Arkansas Forestry Commission (AFC) will protect and develop the forest resources of Arkansas by preventing and suppressing wildfires, monitoring and promoting forest health, encouraging reforestation and forest resource stewardship, and gathering and disseminating forest resource information.
- Pesticide Safety and Personal Protective Equipment for Citrus Grove Workers
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Details basic safety precautions for those working with pesticides.
- Understanding Global Changes: The Greenhouse Effect
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This publication provides background information on global warming. It will help you understand the Earth and the role people play In global changes.
- Deer Hunter's Guide for Aging and Jawbone Removal
- Seasoning to Prevent Defects in Green Wood
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Added: November 05, 2008This publication provides information on some of problems and basic principles involved in seasoning lumber, wood disks and other small pieces of wood. It is intended to help individuals who would like to season small quantities of wood inexpensively and without sacrificing quality. Small mill owners may also find this information useful in the manufacture of dried wood products.
- Federal Grant Forms
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Added: November 20, 2008Standard Forms 424 and SF-424a are the basis for most federal grant programs and can be downloaded from this site.
- The Clemson Beaver Pond Leveler
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The Clemson Beaver Pond Leveler was``developed to meet two goals. The need to suppress the problem of flooding agricultural and timber lands was``paramount. The second goal was to maintain or improve some of the benefits derived from beaver ponds and``associated plant communities while preventing extensive flood damage.
- Mystery Bird Brings Mistletoe to the Wild Garden
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A UGA colleague stopped by my office to see if he could come out and gather some mistletoe. Our house is partly surrounded by trees. Out beyond the borders of the tented areas are woods, bushy areas and fields.
- Dendrology at Virginia Tech
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Find fact sheets for 470 native and ornamental trees from across North America. Each printable sheet contains a full text description plus several color images.
- Climate Changes Impacts on the Hydrology and Productivity of a Pine Plantation
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This study examines the effects of future climate changes on drainage and forest productivity.
- Capital District Community Gardens
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Welcome to Capital District Community Gardens (CDCG) of upstate New York. Established in 1972, CDCG is a private non-profit community service organization that has been helping residents of Albany, Rensselaer, and Schenectady Counties improve their neighborhoods through community gardening and urban greening programs for more than 25 years
- Arson Alert Association
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brochure for the AAA, a nonprofit group dedicated to ending wildland arson, encouraging the public to turn over arsonists to the police
- Why Leaves Change Color
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Added: July 26, 2008If you are lucky, you live in one of those parts of the world where Nature has one last fling before settling down into winter's sleep. In those lucky places, as days shorten and temperatures become crisp, the quiet green palette of summer foliage is transformed into the vivid autumn palette of reds, oranges, golds, and browns before the leaves fall off the trees. On special years, the colors are truly breathtaking.
- Use of Treated Wood
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This article provides a listing of questions and answers that are designed to provide greater insight into the proper use and benefits of treated wood.
- Tree Growth Rate Table: Annual Percentage Growth
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Trees grow in diameter every year. From the farthest reach of the woody roots to the tips of the twigs, trees expand in girth. This annual growth increment allows trees to respond to changing environmental conditions and react to injuries. The ability of
- Things to consider to repair or replace storm-damaged yard trees
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When a storm strikes, clearing damaged trees and branches is the first response, but the care you give your trees before and after a storm can be the key to their survival or loss. This fact sheet summarizes some key points to consider in assessing and repairing damaged trees and replacing those that must be removed. Also listed are people to call for advice or assistance and publications available in your area that can provide more detailed information.
- Shaping Virginia Pine Christmas Trees
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One of the more important cultural practices in growing quality Virginia pine Christmas trees is shaping. Shaping is any process which removes limbs, branches, or new growth with the purpose of improving overall tree quality.
- Selecting Preservative Treated Wood
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This bulletin will provide the purchaser of treated wood with the information necessary to select treated wood with a special emphasis on landscape timbers.
- Power Lines and Trees
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This publication discusses the dangers of trees growing too close to power lines and methods for managing the problem.
- Kiln Drying Lumber: Some "Whys" and "Hows"
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For almost all uses, wood must be dried before it can be used effectively. Dry kilns are excellent means of controlling the drying process to ensure greatest success with the most economy.
- Soil Compaction Impacts on Tree Roots
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Added: October 31, 2008Compaction impacts trees in many ways. Generally, compaction associated physiological dysfunctions cause systemic damage and decline, as well as failures in dealing with additional environ- mental changes. Physical / mechanical constraints negatively modify responses in the tree resulting in inefficient use of essential resources. The symptoms we see in trees under compacted soil conditions have causes stemming from disruptions of the internal sense, communication, and response process.
- Control of Shoot-root Balance in Trees
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This publication is a synthesis of the tree growth regulation and correlation literature. General processes and systems presented here represent educational models which professionals can use to better appreciate and understand basic tree functions.
- USDA Forest Service
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This is the USDA Forest Service homepage and it contains valuable links to the latest foresty related news stories as well as other informative sites.
- Species for Christmas Tree Planting in Virginia
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Christmas tree production in Virginia has steadily increased over the last several years. Favorable climate, soils, and proximity to markets place Virginia growers in a highly desirable marketing situation. Selection of the proper species, however, is important.
- Southern Pine Council
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The Southern Pine Council is a joint promotional body coordinated and supported by manufacturers of Southern Pine lumber.
