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- Nitrogen Mass Balance for an Urban Ecosystem
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One of our first projects has been to develop a detailed nitrogen balance for the CAP ecosystem, the first for an urban ecosystem.
- Individual Slash Pine Volumes by Tree Diameter and Height
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Estimating the merchantable volume of an individual tree stem is critical to calculating tree product values. The table in this publication presents specific volumes for slash pine (Pinus elliotti) in the lower Piedmont of Georgia.
- Forest Genetics and Tree Improvement
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Forest genetics is the study of hereditary variation in trees. Tree improvement is the application of forest genetics to field practice.
- Fluid Fertilizers
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Added: October 05, 2008Fluid fertilizers offer ease of use. Movement is by pump, and they usually require less labor to handle.
- Fire Resistant Landscaping
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More people are moving into Colorado's rural areas, increasing the chances of wildfire. ``"Defensible space" is the primary determinant of a structure's ability to survive wildfire. ``Native species are generally the best plant materials for landscaping in defensible space, but others can be grown successfully in Colorado. ``To be a FireWise homeowner, plan well, plant well and maintain well.
- Commercial Rabbit Production
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Rabbits have been produced for 3,000 years. Today they are raised for meat, research, pets, show, and pelts.
- Woodland Wildlife Management
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This publication offers suggestions of management practices that provide valuable wildlife habitat while serving useful timber or land management functions such as soil erosion control or seedling regeneration.
- Wildlife and Foresty Landowner Cooperatives
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Many forest landowners have not capitalized on the wildlife and forest resources on their lands for a variety of reasons. One approach that forest landowners can take to capitalize on these resources is to form a cooperative with adjoining neighbors.
- Wide-space Injection with Arsenal AC Herbicide For Control of Undesirable Hardwood Stems
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In the first growing season after treatment, the most susceptible species (such as sweetgum) may die, but other species will lose foliage, produce a new flush of leaves which may exhibit``abnormal leaf shapes, color, and clusters of small leaves or buds at branch and terminal tips. These trees will die in the second growing season following treatment. Arsenal/Chopper is a soil active material. Do not spray the herbicide solution on the soil near desirable tree/crop species.
- WDFW -- Backyard Wildlife Sanctuary Program
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A Department of Fish and Wildlife program to help you help wildlife around your home.
- Tree Identification Database
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Provides images and descriptions of trees
- Timber Theft is A Crime, No Matter How You Cut It
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A guide to preventing timber theft.
- Technical Assistance Available to CRP Forest Landowners
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Landowners have available to them professional forestry assistance in the form of advice, answering technical questions, and other services landowners may desire concerning their forest lands.
- Plant Berries for Birds
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Winter is when flocks of cedar waxwings and robins gorge themselves on winter berries. On the University of Georgia campus, these birds are now arriving en masse to feed on the black fruits of cherry laurel and red berries of American holly.
- International Union of Forest Research Organizations
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UFRO is a non-profit, non-governmental international network of forest scientists. Its objectives are to promote international cooperation in forestry and forest products research. IUFRO's activities are organized primarily through its 277 specialized Units in 8 technical Divisions.
- Income Taxes and Private Forest Landowners
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This paper focuses on income tax concerns, although landowner decisions may also be influenced by property and sales taxes. It is divided into three major sections that address recordkeeping, land acquisition and timber sales, and tax requirements for other forest management activities.
- Hardwood Log Grades and Lumber Grades: Is There a Relationship?
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This publication discusses the relationship between the United States Forest Service and National Hardwood Lumber Association lumber grades.
- 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
- Forest Stewardship: Wildlife
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This publication will provide the landowner with the basic knowledge necessary to begin wildlife stewardship on his or her property.
- Forest Regeneration Methods
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Planning for regeneration begins with the landowner examining the land and then defining the objectives for regeneration and management.
- Forest Management For Wild Turkeys BROKEN
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Brief discussion of Wild turkey management and life history.
- Forest Health Issues Affecting CRP Plantations Ten years and Beyond
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This publication contains a list of the most common diseases and insects that cause damage to CRP plantations, including fusiform rust, annosus root, and pitch canker. Insects listed are five species of Pine Bark Beetles.
- Flooding and its Effects on Trees
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The 1993 floods along the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers and their tributaries have caused tremendous losses in terms of human life, homes, businesses and crop production. Bottomland areas have been under water for many weeks. Landowners, homeowners, foresters, park managers, and others are concerned about the long-term effect of the flooding on the forests of the Midwest and the Great Plains.
- Firewood: How to Obtain, Measure, Season, and Burn
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This fact sheet discusses the acquisition of firewood and the characteristics of different woods, along with the precautions that should be taken to properly burn wood in homes.
- Economics of Agroforestry
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This article discusses the economic benefits and criticisms of agroforestry.
- Community Forestry Resource Center
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The Community Forestry Resource Center established by the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy promotes responsible forest management by encouraging the long-term health and prosperity of small, privately owned woodlots, their owners, and their communities.
- BRANCHING OUT: The North Carolina Forest Stewardship Activity Guide
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Added: October 06, 2004Branching Out is your guide for helping youth appreciate and understand our forest and natural surroundings. Easy to follow classroom and outdoor activities link youth to the forest. Soil and water, wildlife, trees, recreation and natural beauty are the topic areas used to develop the concept of stewardship.
- Biology and Control of Christmas Tree Insects BROKEN
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This guide is divided into two sections. The first section presents information on pest biology, damage, cultural controls, and special application considerations; the second section lists recommended insecticides and rates for each pest.
- To Push or To Clip: That is the Question
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Added: November 17, 2011For the past 5 to 10 years, many citrus growers have wondered whether it is better to remove the entire tree and root system by pushing or whether clipping the tree off above the soil line is an acceptable alternative method to remove diseased or unproductive citrus trees from groves. Growers have expressed both positive and negative observations about each tree removal method. Therefore, a review and evaluation of the potential benefits and drawbacks of each method is appropriate.
- South Carolina Forestry Commission Education Programs
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This page provides various resources for teachers and other information on PLT, Teaching KATE, and Scouting Programs.
