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- Tree Root Growth Requirements
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Roots utilize space in the soil.
- Soil Testing and Interpretation of Results for Christmas Tree Plantations
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A well-planned fertilization program begins with a soil test and proper interpretation of the analysis. The following provides general guidelines for obtaining soil samples, a summary of soil test results and information for evaluating those results to develop an efficient Christmas tree fertilization program.
- Society of American Foresters
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Since 1900, the Society of American Foresters has provided access to information and networking opportunities to prepare members for the challenges and the changes that face natural resource professionals. SAF members include nearly 18,000 professionals who are dedicated to improving the health and productivity of forests.
- Quality Deer Management: Guidelines for Implementation
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Traditionally, deer management has concentrated on increasing the deer population by protecting the antlerless segment, and focusing on quantity. This publication discusses the shift in management efforts to now focus on quality.
- Managing your Forest Landscape for Firewood
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Management of a small woodlot is not that different from managing large tracts of land. The key to management is knowing how to inventory the initial volume and how to calculate the amount of product, in this case firewood, that is accumulating in the stand.
- Managing the Water's Edge
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A manmade pond is a place to fish, a place to hunt, a place to see wildlife, a thing that adds to the view from the house. It's a good place to take the grandchildren.
- Landscaping to Avoid Wildlife Conflicts
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Wild animals contribute to our enjoyment of nature, and many species add value to urban and suburban environments. Landscapes are frequently developed to be "environmentally friendly" by providing food and cover for songbirds, waterfowl, squirrels, and other wildlife. Wild animals can, however, damage property or threaten human health and safety. The presence of undesirable species or animal overpopulation often leads to many common wildlife problems associated with urban landscapes.
- Kids in the Woods
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The trick in environmental education programs is to create an opportunity for youth to learn something. Ideally, these experiences will help them understand how the world works, be memorable, and support positive attitudes toward the environment.
- Ideotype Development in Southern Pines: Rationale and Strategies...
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There are numerous obstacles to the development of ideotypes for southern pines; fortunately, as we enter the 21st century, several relevant advances are converging that bode well for overcoming these obstacles.
- Forest Terminology for Multiple-Use Management
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This glossary is designed to cut through some of the confusion by providing, in one place, definitions for many of the terms commonly used in modern``forestry.
- Farm Pond Management Calendar BROKEN
- Quality Wood Products from Georgia Forestry
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Added: October 25, 2008"Continued population growth and the assumed expansion of the United States economy will impact heavily on the forest resources of the United States. Additionally, changes in social values and attitudes are increasing the demand on the forest resources to produce a variety of goods and services. Such demands are shifting harvesting pressure from western to eastern forests." (Rosson, 1995). Forestry in the state of Georgia is reported as the number one manufacturing industry in the state in employment, output, and value added. The purpose of this presentation is to explore issues related to timber product output, forest land resources, ownership, employment, output, value added, and other forestry resource related issues in Georgia. Also, comparisons are made with other agricultural crops in Georgia and in the region.
- Farm Tractor Logging for Woodlot Owners
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Farm tractor logging guide for small acreage.
- Pruning
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Educational materials containing pruning information
- Increasing the Profitability of Florida Alligator Carcasses
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The American alligator, Alligator mississippiensis, is thought by many to be one of Florida's true natives. This native Floridian has been prized over the years for its commercially valuable skin. In the past, this has unfortunately led to widespread, abusive harvesting of wild alligators that nearly led to their extinction. However, today under strict federal and state scrutiny, the wild alligator is making a strong comeback. Also, today we are witnessing the increase in numbers of "farm-raised" alligators. Unlike their wild counterparts, these animals are raised under controlled conditions and "harvested" for their valuable skin and for their meat. The farm-raised alligator industry is rapidly growing and the amount of alligator meat available for sale to the public is also growing. Unfortunately, we currently have little information regarding all aspects of alligator processing and the characteristics of the meat itself. Therefore, this study was designed to develop information regarding this subject using the following objectives: 1. To determine the percentages of hide, useable lean meat, fat, and waste of a 6 to 6½ foot gator carcass. 2. To determine the composition of alligator fat and to explore the possible uses of this fat. 3. To develop uses for or products to be made from the residual lean tissue currently being left on alligator carcasses after processing.
- Landscaping for Wildlife - Louisiana DWF Urban Wildlife Program
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Added: November 05, 2008There are numerous reasons why people wish to attract wildlife to their yards, but it all boils down to the fact that people enjoy seeing wildlife. Watching wildlife is one of the fastest growing outdoor activities in this country. More and more people are buying bird feeders, binoculars, and identification guides than ever before. People's attitudes have been changing. With environmental issues being a major concern these days, people are becoming more aware of nature and natural things.
- Working Forest Conservation Easements
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A Working Forest Conservation Easement, like a conventional conservation easement, is a legal agreement between a``landowner and a nonprofit conservation organization or governmental entity that``permanently limits the uses of the land in order to protect specified conservation values.
- Woodland Owners' Guide to Oak Management
- Water Gardens, Aquascaping, Lake Restoration, and Aquatic Weeds
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Most of the plants sold for water gardens and aquascaping, are not native to North Carolina or the United States. The great majority of these plants never become problems. However, a few have proven to be highly invasive (e.g., waterhyacinth and purple loosestrife) and have caused significant environmental damage through habitat destruction.
- Virginia Tech Pesticide Programs
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This link is to the Virginia Tech Pesticide Programs page. It provides educational opportunities and information for people who use pesticides as part of their daily lives, consumers with questions, and students.
- Thanksgiving: A Forest Feast
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Forests have been, and remain, a critical cultural and economic foundation for this nation. Our close relationship with the forests that surround us can be demonstrated by the struggle and success of early European settlers. Thanksgiving is a holiday cele...
- Southern Weed Science Society
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The Society is established to bring together those persons from any state, area, institution or agency, who are directly interested in weed control within the Society area through research, education, regulation, manufacturing or merchandising.
- South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
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The Department develops and implements policies and programs for the conservation, management, utilization and protection of the state's natural resources based upon scientifically sound resource management, assessment and monitoring, applied research, technology transfer, comprehensive planning, public education, technical assistance and constituent involvement.
- Silvicultural Systems
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A silvicultural system is a planned process designed to tend immature trees and establish new trees in a forest stand. The type of silvicultural system selected depends on many factors.
- SCFC- Before You Sell Your Timber
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Before you sell your timber consider these suggestions.
- Sawmill Safety
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Lately there has been great interest by smaller lumber manufacturing companies in developing safer operations. The purpose of this Wood Products Note is to help these saw mills develop their own safety program.
- Rx For Wounded Trees
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This booklet offers guidelines on how to care for trees to keep them healthy and to protect them from wounds. It also prescribes ways to prevent, recognize, and minimize damage by decay that most often sets in after tree wounding.
- Planting and Managing Switchgrass for Forage, Wildlife, and Conservation
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The upright growth provides wildlife some overhead cover for protection, quality nest sites, and free movement which facilitates food searching. In established stands, there is little disease problem and no insect pests. Since it is a perennial, properly managed switchgrass should never need to be replanted.
- Pine Tortoise Scale
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One of the more difficult insects for Christmas tree growers to control is the pine tortoise scale (Toumeyella parvicornis).
- Pine Diseases in Kansas: Tip Blight, Dothistroma Needle Blight, and Pine Wilt
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This publication discusses various diseases for the purpose of helping the grower identify the problem and provide current control recommendations.
