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- Find A Forest By State
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Added: October 01, 2007Find a forest by state.
- Water Movement in Trees
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Added: November 05, 2008A tree allocates life-energy to survive and thrive in an environment which never has optimal resources. What essential resources are available are usually present in too low, too high, or unavailable concentrations. Trees continue to react to environmental changes with internal adjustments selected for efficient use of tree food while minimizing energy loss to the environment.
- South Carolina Forestry Commission
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Protecting and developing the forest resources of South Carolina.
- Selection and Care of Christmas Trees
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Ever since the first Christmas tree retail lot was set up on the streets of New York City in 1851, Americans have been enjoying the tradition of a live tree to celebrate the holiday season. With the proper selection and care, consumers can enjoy a fresh tree throughout the holiday season.
- 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
- Measuring Standing Sawtimber
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Added: March 29, 2004 - Farm Financial Issues and Options
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This publication is designed to highlight state and federal programs offering cost-share funds, payments, and tax credits for improved environmental quality
- Excerpts From a "Whitepaper"
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Added: October 25, 2008This paper was prepared by the Critical Issues Committee of the Society of Wood Science and Technology (SWST) to assist academic, industrial, and government leaders in understanding the environmental implications of using wood-based products. Consideration of how to meet human needs for materials and still maintain or enhance other needs of the forest is vital. Forests cannot be isolated from human influence or from human needs.
- Alabama Forestry Commission
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The Mission of the Alabama Forestry Commission is three- fold: to Protect the Forests from all harmful agents; to Service and Help Landowners to carry out responsible forest management on their property, using professional technical assistance so as to benefit themselves, their land and society; and to Educate the General Public about the value of our forests in insuring both a healthy economy and environment.
- A Homeowner's Guide to Living with Bears
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Added: April 17, 2008 - Life in the Sea Record Book
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Added: October 13, 2011Life in the Sea Record Book (4H MER 02) is for 4-H members ages 10 and up. 4-H'ers will be asked to answer questions related to the concepts learned in the project guide (4H MEM 30) relating to dolphins, manatees, seals and sea lions, penguins, treasures from the sea, caribbean / atlantic coast tide pool, and coral reefs.
- Why Invest in Timber Production
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Added: May 11, 1999This paper discusses the costs and benefits of growing timber. Understanding some basic information on``environmental and economic factors can help a landowner make an informed decision.
- Tree Growth Response Systems
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Added: October 31, 2008This publication is a synthesis of the tree growth regulation and correlation literature. General processes and systems presented here represent educational models which professionals can use to better appreciate and understand basic tree functions. These models do not represent actual physiological mechanisms, but simple theoretical means of explaining tree reactions within the environment.
- The American Society of Consulting Arborists
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The American Society of Consulting Arborists advances the arboricultural consulting profession by promoting public awareness and enhancing the knowledge, skills and practice of its members.
- Marketing for Wood Products Companies
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Marketing is a primary determinant of company success. Only by properly identifying what customers want and need on a continual basis, can wood products firms be successful. Competition will only increase in the years ahead. Those companies that have a good understanding of markets and implement a well thought out marketing program to meet their needs will have an advantage in the 21st Century.
- Forest Ecology Map Pack
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Added: October 20, 2008Maps depicting the major soil areas of Georgia, major watersheds of Georgia, solar radiation zone analysis in Georgia, temperature zone analysis in Georgia, average days above 90F, average cooling degree days, average days below 32F, average heating degree...
- Financial Aid to Private Landowners
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This publication briefly describes cost-share, loan, grant, easement/land retirement, and land donation programs available to private landowners or that could be applied to private lands to acquire, manage, conserve, and protect natural resources in Minnesota.
- 2009 Florida Plant Disease Management Guide: Watercress
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Guide summarizing different diseases affecting watercress
- Root Control Barriers
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Added: October 31, 2008One of the easiest and most available materials used to control root growth are various types of two-dimensional barriers. There are a number of commercial products on the market, some using a herbicide. In a survey of community management programs, 50% of surveyed programs said barriers are considered at least partially effective (24). Listed by survey in order, after species selection and mechanical cutting, barriers represent a more tree-literate approach to root growth control. But as with most things biological and installed by humans, no barrier is completely effective as applied (43).
- Needle Rusts of Pines
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Describes the biology, management and prevention (with supplementing pictures) of fungi in the genus Coleosporium, responsible for needle rusts.
- Needle Necrosis of Norfolk Island Pine
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Describes the needle necrosis of Norfolk Island pines, caused by the Collectotrichum derridis fungus (with supplementary pictures)
- 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.
- What Is A Fishing Derby?
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Added: October 05, 2008Most fishing derbies involve some form of competition -- the most fish, largest fish, tagged fish, largest aggregate catch, or some combination of these. Although this may be a good method for bass tournaments in which the competitors are experienced anglers, it is not a good procedure for fishing derbies with large participation of mainly young and inexperienced participants.
- Florida's Outdoor Burning and Forest Fire Laws
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Details basic outdoor burning laws to help prevent forest fire
- 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.
- Wildlife Food Planting Guide For The Southeast
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This guide has been designed for the Southeast to help landowners, recreation clubs, and hunters better manage populations of the white-tailed deer, eastern wild turkey, bobwhite quail, mourning dove, and various species of waterfowl by providing wildlife habitat and food-planting management techniques.
- USDA Forest Service
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This is the USDA Forest Service homepage and it contains valuable links to the latest foresty related news stories as well as other informative sites.
- Stacking Lumber for Drying
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A critical step in drying hardwood lumber is to stack it correctly and as soon as possible after it is sawed.
- Seasoning of Wood
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Seasoning is a costly and time consuming process and would not be employed except in special cases unless there were valid reasons why it is required.
- Northeast Center for Urban and Community Forestry
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The Georgia Urban Forest Council is a non-profit organization offering educational and other opportunities to promote excellent community forestry policies, programs and practices throughout Georgia.
