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- Center for Biodiversity and Conservation
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Forest fragmentation from urban sprawl is a site-level phenomenon; however, it affects conservation of biodiversity at landscape and regional scales. Impediments to conservation occur when crossing jurisdictional and agency (local, state, and federal) boundaries.
- Why Many Shade Trees Cannot Be Marketed
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There are several reasons why lumbermen are usually not interested in purchasing shade trees of any species, including black walnut. This publication explains some of these reasons and offers suggestions to follow when sale of a shade tree is possible.
- When Autumn Leaves Begin to Fall, Why Do They Turn Colors
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One of the biggest tourist attractions in New England is the fall leaf colors. But why do the tree leaves develop the beautiful red, orange, and yellow colors in the fall of the year?
- Weed Control in Christmas Tree Plantations
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Weed control in Christmas tree plantations is one of the most important cultural practices during the early life of the plantation. Successful weed control helps the grower produce high quality trees and can result in a more rapid return on initial investments.
- Waterfowl Management
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Since the first discovery of North America, its``waterfowl have been a never-ending source of``pleasure and inspiration. The continent is lucky to``have a wide variety of waterfowl that includes``different ducks, geese, and swans. No other portion``of the earth displays such a vast number of so many``different ducks and geese. As is true with all wildlife,``waterfowl display certain needs in their survival. In this activity you will learn about waterfowl and their needs in survival.
- Urban forest Health Needs Assessment Survey
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The Urban Forest Health Needs Assessment Survey was designed to query urban forestry professionals and learn about their attitudes toward the general issue of urban forest health, identify specific training and information needs in the areas of urban tree health management, and discover preferences in educational outreach methods.
- Tree Health Care: Managing Natural Changes
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We can do very little to alter the harsh urban environment. However, we can develop proactive tree programs that favor long-term tree health, reduce maintenance and replacement costs, and enhance tree longevity
- Track Identification of Common South Dakota Furbearers
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Track identification of cottontail rabbit, jackrabbit, squirrel, porcupine, beaver, mink, muskrat, river otter, weasel, raccoon, striped skunk, raccoon, striped skunk, badger, opossum, swift fox, red fox, coyote, bobcat, domestic dog, mountain lion, domestic cat
- Southern Rural Development Center
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The Southern Rural Development Center (SRDC) has served the twenty-nine land-grant institutions of the thirteen Southern states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands since 1974. SRDC is one of four regional rural development centers supporting research and extension efforts to improve the lives of people living in nonmetropolitan areas of the United States.
- Society of Municipal Arborists
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Society of Municipal Arborists
- Shaping Roads and Trails
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Water running down forest roads and trails can erode surfaces, moving soil and other pollutants into nearby lakes, wetlands, and streams. One way to prevent this is to shape road surfaces so water runs off of them into nearby vegetation, rather than pooling or flowing along the surface. This publication discusses options for road shaping.
- Selection of Fish for Stocking Mississippi Farm Ponds
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One of the major keys to success in farm pond management is proper selection of fish species to stock. Proper selection requires consideration of the desired outcome; that is, a pond owner must determine what he wants to experience from the fish population and then stock accordingly.
- 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.
- Sawflies
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Sawflies are a large and diverse group of insects that defoliate hardwood and coniferous trees in the United States.
- Safe Home Use of Firewood
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Firewood is derived from many tree species, each with its own special characteristics. Firewood comes in many different shapes and sizes, and the convenience and safety of burning varies widely.
- Renovating Poor Pine Stands: Putting Land Back to Work
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Several aspects of pine stand renovation are presented here. The primary management objective covered in this publication is pine timber production and marketing.
- Relative Fusiform Rust Resistance of Loblolly and Slash Pine Sources and...
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Research findings support the hypothesis that mixes of resistant families will limit fusiform rust infections more effectively than single family plantings.
- Reducing Deer Damage at Home and on the Farm
- Preparing Insects for Mounting
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This publication discusses methods for collecting insects and preparing them for mounting.
- 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.
- Pest Review Bibliography for Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda)
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The following research literature citations are from approximately the last 15 years. These are selected citations concerning arthropods, diseases, nematodes, and general pests of loblolly pine (Pinus taeda).
- Nurseries and Tree Improvement
- Native Tree Families and Species of Georgia
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Trees are a valuable resource to the people of Georgia. There are many native trees living in the forest and field-edges across the state that few people ever notice. This list will help you understand the great diversity of our state. This publication wa...
- Marketing Timber from the Private Woodland
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This bulletin presents guidelines to assist individuals in marketing timber from their woodlands.
- Loblolly Pine Growth & Yield Cooperative
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Added: November 10, 2000The objective of this Cooperative is to develop loblolly pine tree growth and stand development models that are sufficiently flexible to account for the effects of intensive cultural practices and with output sufficiently detailed to allow for analyses of a full range of utilization options.
- Living With Fire
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Added: August 15, 2008A guide for the homeowner.
- Ivory-billed Woodpecker (Campephilus principalis)
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At 19.5 inches (50 cm), the ivory-billed woodpecker is the largest of the North American woodpeckers -- about the size of a crow. A red crest marks the male; females have a black crest. Both have a white stripe on the side of the head.
- Irrigation System Selection
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Several decisions must be made before an irrigation system is installed in a field. Some determinations are technical in nature, some economic, and others involve a close scrutiny of the operation and crop to be irrigated.
- 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.
- IDRC and the management of sustainable urban development in Latin America
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Today, the built environment is the most significant human environment. Globally, half of humanity now lives in urban settlements, while Europe and North America is 80% urbanized. These urban settlements have a disproportionate impact on the natural environment, consuming 75 percent of the world's resources and producing most of its waste (Sweet, undated).
