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- Dendrology at Virginia Tech
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Find fact sheets for 470 native and ornamental trees from across North America. Each printable sheet contains a full text description plus several color images.
- Virginia Department of Forestry
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VDOF is responsible for protection of 15 million acres of forest land from forest fire, insects and disease. ``Management of 14 State Forests and other state lands totaling about 50,000 acres for timber, recreation, water, research, wildlife and biodiversity. ``Providing professional forestry advice and technical management assistance for non-industrial private forest landowners through a variety of programs.
- KY Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
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KENTUCKY SPORTSMEN AND WOMEN PAY FOR CONSERVATION````The Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is funded through the sale of hunting and fishing licenses. It receives no general fund tax dollars.
- Hurricane Shade Tree Destruction May Be Tax Deductible
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Taxpayers may be able to deduct losses in property value from Hurricane Katrina. This includes damage to shade``trees along with damage to your home and automobiles that will not be reimbursed through insurance payments``(Internal Revenue Code 165).
- Frequently Asked Questions About Timber Casualty Losses
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Generally this is a loss caused by a sudden, unexpected, and unusual event from natural or other external forces. It``is not a gradual or progressive loss, such as death caused by periods of low rainfall or natural competition. Examples``are losses from hurricanes, tornados, floods, plane crashes, wildfires, hail, ice storms, theft, etc.
- Florida Forestry Information
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Forestry information for Florida's landowners and the general public.
- White-Tailed Deer Management
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White-tailed deer are "browsing" animals. They eat a wide variety of foods and the food selected will depend on its availability, abundance, and the season of the year. No one food is eaten in great amounts throughout the year. These facts must be considered when attempting to improve or manage deer habitat. Food studies indicate a marked change in feeding habits from summer to winter. Management should be directed toward insuring adequate food supplies during all seasons of the year.
- Private Landowners Guide to Forest Certification in the South
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Rating: Votes: 25 Rate ItAfter hearing the phrase forest certification, many people ask, what, how, and why. This publication helps forest landowners understand forest certification, how it began, why it should be considered, what types of certification systems are available, and the steps necessary to become certified.
- Nature-based outdoor recreation trends and wilderness
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Wilderness and other public land management agencies, both federal and state, have been feeling a pinch. It seems this pinch may partly be in response to a growing perception, or perhaps misperception,that nature-based, especially wildland recreation, is on the decline. This perception has been getting a lot of media attention of late.
- Herbicide Use: Information and Guidelines
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Herbicides are used to treat weeds and grasses to allow seedlings to grow. The Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) provides information and guidelines on herbicide use.
- Guidelines for Developing and Evaluating Tree Ordinances
- Forest Landowners Assocation
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Rating: Votes: 15 Rate ItThe mission of the Forest Landowners Assocation is: to support, through advocacy, education, and information, forest landowners' responsible management of their private property.
- Forest Encyclopedia Network
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Rating: Votes: 16 Rate ItThe Forest Encyclopedia Network consists of a growing number of encyclopedias covering different fields of forest science including Southern Fire Science, Southern Appalachian Forest Ecosystems, Southern Bioenergy Resources, Forest Environmental Threats, and the Southern Pine Beetle.
- Eastern Gray Squirrel
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Rating: Votes: 18 Rate ItManagement guide.
- Deer Hunter's Guide for Aging and Jawbone Removal
- Coyote Biology and Control in South Carolina
- Cogongrass
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Cogongrass has become a major problem for landowners, land managers, foresters, and governmental agencies since its introduction into the southeast.
- Biology and host associations of redbay ambrosia beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae), exotic vector of laurel wilt killing redbay trees
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The redbay ambrosia beetle and its fungal symbiont, Rafaelea sp., are new introductions to the southeastern United States responsible for the wilt of mature redbay, Persea borbonia (L) Spreng., trees. In 2006 and 2007, we investigated the seasonal flight activity of X. glubratus, its host associations, and population levels at eight locations in South Carolina and Georgia where infestations ranged from very recent to at least several years old.
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish and wildlife and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people..
- Georgia Forest Facts
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Georgia Forestry Assocation Georgia Forest Facts.
- Careers in Forestry
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Is a forestry career right for you?
- North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Rewsources Division of Forest Resources
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Forest Service Home Page about who we are.
- Wood Identification for Hardwood and Softwood Species Native to Tennessee
- Why Do Trees Die?
- Tree Planters' Notes
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Dedicated to technology transfer and publication of research information relating to nursery production and outplanting of trees, shrubs, and native plants for reforestation, restoration, and conservation.
- 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 Pine Beetle Fact Sheet
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Southern Pine Beetle Biology, Prevention, and Restoration.
- Recreational Forest Trails: Plan for Success
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Which Type of Trail?; Studying the Land; Designing, Laying Out, and Constructing a Trail; Trail Width, Clearing Heights, and Grade Specifications; Constructing the Trail for Maximum Accessibility; Top Ten Trail Construction Tips
- Prescribed Burning
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Prescribed burning brochure from the Georgia Forestry Commission.
- 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.
