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- Irrigation Water Quality Guidelines For Mississippi
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Levels and specific composition of dissolved mineral substances in water for irrigation affect crop productivity and soil structure, and determine suitability of water for irrigation. Guidelines outlined in this publication consider several areas of concern, including salinity and toxicity of specific constituents.
- Growing Christmas Trees on Reclaimed Surface-Mined Land
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Christmas tree production can be an excellent use for reclaimed mined lands in Virginia. Most species do quite well on mine soils because they are more tolerant of the acid, infertile, and droughty conditions than agricultural or horticultural crops, yet they do respond to active management.
- Fertilizing Trees and Shrubs
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In urban or suburban neighborhoods, trees and shrubs often need fertilizing. Modern home- building methods create adverse growing conditions for plants. Often, good topsoil is completely removed and not replaced. Heavy machinery scrapes and compacts fertile soil, reducing its aeration and drainage. Plants are crowded by streets and sidewalks, and must compete with grass for nutrients. Proper fertilization is especially important to landscape plants in this type of environment.
- Ecology & Management of the Northern Bobwhite
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This publication provides information that will help with the successful management of the bobwhite quail.
- Ecological Renovation: Assessment Steps for Development Sites
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Once a management unit has been defined, and we understand how it functions at the most basic level, we can then begin a site assessment process. To ecologically renovate an ecoplex, an assessment process must be used that can identify resource inputs and...
- Bring Ducks To Your Land
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Ponds and other wetlands provide habitat for ducks and other wildlife seldom seen elsewhere. Simple management methods can change a barren pond to one that produces several good duck hunts a year.
- Bird Feeding: Tips for Beginners and Veterans
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This booklet is a basic guide for the beginner just embarking on the hobby of feeding birds, but it should also help veterans improve their feeding stations.
- Angler's Guide to Fish Diseases and Parasites
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Occasionally anglers catch fish that show signs of infection or parasitism. Is the fish safe to eat? The usual and safest response to this question is, "When in doubt--don't." However, very few fish diseases can be transferred to humans. Almost all fish a...
- Florida's 2000 Rice Variety Census
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Summary of the 2009 Florida rice crop
- Dwarfing and Freeze Hardiness Potential of Trifoliate Orange Rootstocks
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Details the usefulness of freeze-hardy rootstocks in citrus growing.
- Brown Spot in Florida Rice
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Brown spot is one of the most important rice diseases in Florida. The disease can adversely affect the yield and milling quality of the grain. Under environmental conditions conducive to disease, yield loss estimates range from 16 to 40 percent in Florida. This document summarizes brown spot.
- RNGR - Reforestation, Nurseries and Genetics Resources
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Added: October 25, 2008RNGR is the USDA Forest Service clearing house for reforestation, forest and conservation nurseries, and forest genetics information.
- Natural Cities: Urban Ecology and the Restoration of Urban Ecosystems
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Added: November 05, 2008The scientific community now embraces the emerging field of urban ecology as both valid and central to understanding the global environment. Given the concentration of human activity in urban centers, that humans are the dominant species in all ecosystems, and the pace of environmental change, urban ecology is a critical area for environmental research. Understanding urban natural resources and urban natural systems also has important implications for public health, economic development, education and community development in urban areas.
- Flood Damage to Trees
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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. There are a number of growth form, anatomy, and physiology changes available in tolerant plants to try and minimize flooding damage and growth constraints.
- Ecological and Economic Consequences of the 1998 Florida Wildfires
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The objective of this project was to assess the economic effects of catastrophic forest wildfires in Florida and various causal factors contributing to these fires, principal among them the use of prescribed burning. We used static and dynamic analyses at several spatial and temporal scales drawing on a combination of operational, survey and other data sources. One analysis estimated the economic effects of the 1998 wildfires in northeastern Florida, proximally caused by an unusually dangerous weather pattern associated with the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle.
- Spotfin Chub (Hybopsis monacha)
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The spotfin chub measures about 3.4 inches (8.5 cm). It is light olive on the back and pales to silver below. There is a distinct lateral line from which gold and green stripes radiate. During mating, males turn a metallic blue above this line.
- Wood Moisture Content in Georgia Buildings and Offices
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Wood shrinks and swells with changes in moisture content. Changing conditions of temperature and humidity in homes and offices affect wood moisture.
- Preferential Assessment, Current Use Valuation, and Timber Tax FAQ
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A presentation of questions and answers collected over the past several years for ad valorem tax issues in Georgia.
- Forest Provides Income from Crafts, Edibles, and More
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Although it is typical to manage forests for timber, pulpwood and other wood products, this publication identifies other forest products that may turn into extra money more quickly. These products include crafts, medicinals, ornamental landscaping and edibles.
- USFS Wildlife Information Database
- Urban Parks - on-line
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The Urban Parks Institute was established in 1996 to help improve the quality of urban parks, especially in underserved neighborhoods, by educating public, private and nonprofit sector leaders about best practices in urban park revitalization.
- Reduce Environmental Problems with Proper Land Application of Animal Manure
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Added: March 22, 2008Livestock or poultry production enterprises should have a comprehensive manure nutrient management plan to take advantage of the animal manure benefits. A plan is also important in reducing the risk of environmental problems when manure is used as a nutrient source for farm crops.
- Management of the Wild Turkey in Oklahoma BROKEN
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Management to improve wild turkey habitat will depend on a number of factors, such as which life need is limiting population, other land use commitments, soil or climatic conditions that restrict the use of certain practices, and others.
- Hawks Visit the Wild Garden
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Jay Shelton, a biologist friend, recently reported seeing a sparrow hawk try to take a small bird from near his bird feeder the other day. The hawk missed, but it was worth watching.
- Forestry Herbicide Facts
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These summaries should be used for general reference, not as prescriptions or application guides. Applicators must carefully read the product label before using any pesticide and must follow all directions, precautions, and restrictions.
- Ecological Renovation in Communities: Conceptual Underpinnings
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The places where we live remain connected to natural life support processes. With land development, safety, and cultural issues, these lifelines become more strained. As we cleanse and sterilize our environment, the connections with other life, and associ...
- Behind the Wall of Green: A Close Look at the Forest
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This publication is an introduction to forest conservation biology in Tennessee with a focus on trees, forests, and forest management and conservation.
- A Decision-Aid Tool to Compare Costs of Mechanical Harvesting Systems
- Small and Intermediate Trees for North Carolina
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Small and intermediate size trees play an important role in the landscape. They can be quite functional and offer seasonal beauty. These trees are generally very easy to maintain and require a minimum of pruning.
- Sand Hills State Forest
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Part of a unique ecosystem, the Sand Hills State Forest is located between the piedmont and coastal plain of South Carolina in Chesterfield and Da
