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- Understanding Lightning and Associated Tree Damage Protection
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Added: October 20, 2008Lightning severely damages of kills thousands of trees a year. Many of these trees line community streets and are around homes and schools. Lightning strikes ground somewhere on Earth 9 million times a day--6,200 times a minute--100 times per second.
- Trees
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cultural and identification information for over 500 tree species; images and information on hundreds of tree cultivars
- The Southern Pine Beetle, Dendroctonus frontalis
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The southern pine beetle (SPB), Dendroctonus frontalis Zimmermann, is the most destructive insect pest of pine in the southern United States. A recent historical review estimated that SPB caused $900 million of damage to pine forests from 1960 through 1990
- The Bagworm in Missouri
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The bagworm can be a constant threat to evergreen and deciduous shrubs used for landscaping. Attacked plants usually are partially defoliated, weakened and rendered unsightly. It is not uncommon for complete defoliation to occur.
- Tax Savings on Timber Sales
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Understanding tax laws and tax incentives designed to encourage improvement and expansion of woodlands will benefit both you and the general public.
- Supplemental Income from Wildlife on Your Land
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More and more farmers and ranchers are considering hunting as a new source of income. Urban and suburban sprawl is wiping out historic wildlife habitats, and rural areas surrounding cities typically are posted against hunting or trespassing. Many sportsmen travel long distances to hunt gamebirds, waterfowl, and big game.
- Storms Over the Urban Forest
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Planning, Responding, and Regreening-- ``A community Guide to Natural Disaster Relief
- Sources and uses of wood for energy
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Contemporary concepts in technology and policy: Proceedings, International symposium; Energy options for the year 2000
- Society of Municipal Arborists
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Society of Municipal Arborists
- Selecting and Caring For Your Cut Christmas Tree
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No matter where or how the tree is obtained, the Christmas tree experience will be more enjoyable if the tree selected is the appropriate species, is the proper size, is clean and fresh, and is provided the proper care during the holiday season and disposed of in an effective manner once the holiday is over.
- Rust Mites In Christmas Trees
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White pine and Fraser fir Christmas tree growers have occasional problems with the rust mite at higher elevations (>3000 ft). Because damage doesn't occur yearly on high elevation sites, many fir and pine growers do not scout regularly for this pest. They only notice the damage when it is too late to achieve control.
- Riparian Buffers for Agricultural Land
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This PDF defines what a riparian buffer is, describes what benefits a riparian buffer can provide in an agricultural landscape, and identifies situations where installing a riparian buffer should be considered.
- Providing Needs of Wildlife
- Preparing Insects for Mounting
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This publication discusses methods for collecting insects and preparing them for mounting.
- Planting Southern Pines: A Guide to Species Selection and Planting Techniques
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Added: October 05, 2008As more landowners become involved with tree planting, they learn that proper species selection and careful handling and care of seedlings are vitally important in the success of their reforestation investments. This bulletin can be used as a guide for selecting the proper species and in handling seedlings throughout all phases of tree planting.
- Plant Trees - Save Energy
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Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) provides information on trees and``energy effectiveness, and grows tree seedlings for purchase.``Visit gatrees.org for more information.
- Planning a Waste Pesticide Disposal Program
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From 1994 to 1998, the Mississippi Waste Pesticide Disposal Program helped farmers and other property owners dispose of more than 650,000 pounds of waste pesticides. This publication is designed as a learning tool to help others plan similar programs.
- Plan On It! Woodland Stewardship
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Become a woodland steward by actively managing your land for personal benefits, while protecting the quality of its natural resources (soil, water, wildlife, trees and other plants) for future generations.
- Longleaf Pine in Mississippi
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This publication focuses on factors that led to longleaf's decline, reasons for the renewed interest in longleaf, and landowner options in regenerating longleaf pine.
- Living With Fire
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Added: August 15, 2008A guide for the homeowner.
- Invasion of the Weird Trees
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....they come in all shapes and sizes. They fill the air with sweet,``fragrant scents of spring blossoms, and splash the landscape with``brilliant colors in the fall. They cool the air with their shade and``provide a barrier against the harsh winter wind. They add beauty``and comfort to our lives, as well as furnishing us with thousands of``products we use every day.
- Intensive management - Can the South Really Live Without It?
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Added: October 20, 2008Within the private sector, debate also has focused on the traditional application of multiple-use forestry, using the principles of sustainable forest management. Sustainability as defined by industry is about more than assuring a sustainable timber supply; it is also about sustaining the full spectrum of forest values.
- Guide to Permanent Unpaved Roads on Wet Soils
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How to plan, layout, construct, stabilize, use, and maintain roads.
- Greenebriar Treasure Forest
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info on forestry,conservation groups, forest taxation, wildlife, and publications
- Georgia Community Greenspace Program
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Senate Bill 399 (As Passed) establishes a framework within which developed and rapidly developing counties, and their municipalities, can preserve community greenspace. The bill became effective on July 1, 2000. For rulemaking purposes it became effective on April 16, 2000 when Governor Barnes signed it into law. It promotes the adoption, by such counties and cities, of policies and rules which will enable them to preserve at least 20 percent of their land
- Fusiform Rust (Cronartium quercuum f. sp. fusiforme)
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Fusiform rust, is the most damaging disease of slash and loblolly pines throughout the southeastern United States. This disease causes stem, branch and trunk cankers (galls) to form on infected trees.
- Freshwater Fish Farming in Virginia: Selecting the Right Fish to Raise
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Added: February 13, 2008In this publication we present basic information on fish farming and discuss some of the opportunities and problems involved with growing certain freshwater fish and other aquatic animals in Virginia.
- Forestry Terms for the Woodland Owner
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As a woodland owner, you may hear foresters use unfamiliar terms or see new terms in your forest management plan or timber sale contract. Forestry is a specialized field with its own terms and abbreviations. This guide defines many of the words commonly used in forestry and woodland management.
- Forested Wetlands: Regulations Affecting Management
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Acknowledging the importance of forested wetland ecosystems, all levels of government have developed guidelines and regulations for silvicultural activities in wetlands.
- Florida Forestry Association
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Florida Forestry Association is a private, nonprofit organization representing people who study, plant, nurture and harvest trees, and the people who manufacture products from wood.
