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- Amber Darter (Percina antesella)
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Added: October 20, 2008The amber darter is a small perch-like fish usually less than 2.5 inches (6 cm) long with a series of dark blotches along the sides and four dark "saddles" along the back It is a golden to brown color on the back, amber or yellowish along the middle of th...
- The National Arbor Day Foundation
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Trees make a world of difference. Find out how you can save energy, attract birds and wildlife, plant conservation buffers for streams, create living snowfences, and more with our free booklet
- Hardwood Lumber Grades
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More people are becoming involved in do-it-yourself activities, ranging from putting up a bookshelf to renovating an existing structure. All too frequently, though, they don't know what grade of lumber they might need for a particular project.
- Controlling Undesirable Trees, Shrubs and Vines in Your Woodland
- Handling Christmas Trees on the Retail Lot
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Quality Christmas trees can be made available to consumers only if proper handling procedures are followed during harvest, shipping, storage and display. The retail lot is a critical point in this process, where trees are often maintained in less than optimal conditions.
- Management of Wood Ducks on Private Lands and Waters
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Of the many wildlife management practices the private landowner can do, few are as rewarding as those which favor wood ducks. Wood ducks and a multitude of other wildlife species respond readily to managed wetlands. Conservation practices on existing wetlands and creation of new wetlands on private lands are keys to sustaining valuable wildlife resources.
- Food Plots - Common Plants
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Food plots are widely used by landowners to improve wildlife habitat. Food plots can be used to attract animals for harvest or viewing. In general, food plots are an expensive attempt to improve wildlife habitat. Food plots have little or no wildlife value if food plots are established at the expense of maintaining cover. Wildlife needs both adequate food and cover within a reasonable distance of each other.
- Needle Cast of Pines
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describes and details the Needle casts that plague Florida's pine trees
- First, see a forester
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More than 60 percent of North Carolina is forested, but much of this valuable resource is not actively``managed. Properly managed forests can generate extra money from the sale of timber products; improve wildlife habitat, aesthetics, recreation, and``water quality; and increase land value. By seeking the assistance of a professional forester, you can maximize``the return on your forestlands.
- Urban and Community Forestry - USDA Forest Service
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Added: November 05, 2008As our cities grow larger and faster than ever before, urban forestry has become an integral part of building sustainable urban communities. "Vital Communities through Healthy Ecosystems" is the Forest Service emphasis for managing urban and community forests.
- Smoke Management Guidelines for Vegetative Debris Burning Operations In The State of South Carolina
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Smoke Management Guidelines``for Vegetative Debris Burning Operations``in the``State of South Carolina
- Predicting Potential Loss from the Southern Pine Beetle in the Piedmont of South Carolina
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Forest managers concerned with southern pine beetle (SPB) impact may use an appropriate rating system to determine which stands are most susceptible. The results of such stand ratings will provide guidance in determining areas needing cultural treatment to prevent losses from the SPB.
- Feeding Wild Birds
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To the responsible person, the decision to feed wild birds is not a casual one. Such a commitment carries with it the expectation of attracting a handsome, interesting variety of birds. Furthermore, most of us want to get the most for our time and money.
- Tree Strength & Cross-sectional Area
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Assessing trees for structural integrity continues to be critical for risk management in landscapes, along right-of-ways, and for storm damage management.
- Southern Hardwood Management Manual
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We hope this publication will serve to expand the private forest landowners' horizon to the possibilities of hardwood management. We have assembled chapters on the various hardwood forest types found across the South. Other chapters address management practices designed to regenerate and maintain stand and site quality, plus many other benefits.
- Tree Hazards: Recognition and Reduction in Recreation Sites
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This publication is primarily for the practicing forester or technician who has responsibility for the administration, operation, and maintenance of recreation sites, particularly campgrounds, picnic grounds, and winter sports areas in the central Rocky Mountains.
- Forest Products Marking Program
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Forest Products Marking Program which involves the monitoring of all steps from the time a forest product leaves the forest until it reaches its final destination, such as a retailer's shelves. With the advent of this new marking program, retailers, manufacturers, homebuilders and consumers who support responsible forest management will be able to more easily identify which products come from forests certified to CAN/CSA Z809 Canada's National Standard for Sustainable Forest Management.
- Soil Organic Matter
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Organic matter makes up only a small part of the soil. However, even in small amounts, organic matter is very important. This fact sheet answers some basic questions about soil organic matter.
- Understanding Tax Deductions for Timber Losses
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Landowners whose timber has been destroyed may be eligible to deduct the loss on their federal income tax returns.
- The Global Positioning System
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GPS is a satellite-based radio navigation system. Users anywhere``on the surface of the earth (or in space around the earth)``with a GPS receiver can determine their geographic position``in latitude (north-south), longitude (east-west), and elevation.
- Trend-Spotting in the Garden
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I did a survey of University of Georgia Extension Service agents recently to see what kinds of wildlife management are in demand. Surveys help spot trends to see what people want to know.
- The Mimosa Webworm in Missouri
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Two factors have brought about the increased importance of this pest: the extensive loss of American elm trees due to Dutch elm disease and phloem necrosis, and the increased use of the honey locust and its varieties as a replacement for the American elm in landscape plantings. Increased use of mimosa in landscape work also is a contributing factor.
- Farm Pond Safety BROKEN
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It is the farm operator's responsibility to see that his/her farm pond is as safe as possible. This factsheet provides some recommendations for achieving pond safety.
- Evaluation and Use of Improved Choctawhatchee Sand Pine for Christmas Trees
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This publication offers documentation as to why the Choctawhatchee sand pine--a Florida native shows promise as a fast-growing, reasonably priced Christmas tree with greater freshness than cut trees shipped from out of state.
- USDA Conservation Reserve Program
- Understanding the Science Behind Riparian Forest Buffers: Effects on Water Quality
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Riparian forests protect water quality by reducing the amount of sediment, nutrients, and other pollutants that enter streams, lakes, and other surface waters.
- The Timberland Decision Support System
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The Texas Forest Service TDSS is a web-based decision tool for non-industrial private forest landowners and others who are interested in timberland investment and management.
- The Raccoon -- Friend or Foe
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Added: July 26, 2008The raccoon (Procyon lotor) is an important link in nature's food web. Raccoons are also beneficial to humans because of their consumption of pesky insects and mice, their aesthetic qualities, and their fur. They are an enjoyable and lovable animal; however, they can cause damage and pose health problems to animals and humans. This publication describes precautions that you can take to avoid potential raccoon problems.
- Shrubs: Functions, Planting, and Maintenance
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Planting shrubs is one of the smartest things you can do-both for yourself and your community. Shrubs can help increase the value of your property and provide privacy and beauty around your home.
- Fungicide Injection to Control Dutch Elm Disease: Understanding the Options
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In some situations, injecting trees with fungicides is an effective treatment for the management of Dutch elm disease (DED). Several injection products are on the market, and various means of application are recommended. Each product and method has pros and cons. The "best" product depends on the individual tree its current condition, the objectives of the treatment, and the resources available.
