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- 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.
- Tax Savings on Timber Sales
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Understanding tax laws and tax incentives designed to encourage improvement and expansion of woodlands will benefit both you and the general public.
- Management of the Wild Turkey in Oklahoma BROKEN
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Management to improve wild turkey habitat will depend on a number of factors, such as which life need is limiting population, other land use commitments, soil or climatic conditions that restrict the use of certain practices, and others.
- A Logger's Guide to Forest Planning
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A good planning guide for harvest operations.
- Forestry on a Budget
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The term "forestry on a budget" as used here describes forestry scenarios extending between natural stands with little direct capital investment and plantations with intensive forest management requiring relatively large capital investments. Forestry on a budget bridges between capitalizing on what nature offers and intensive timber management to maximize wood-flow and financial returns.
- Deer Management
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White-tailed deer are present in all parts of North Carolina. Their numbers vary from just a few in some locations to overpopulation in others. Greatest numbers generally occur in the coastal plain, although there are locally heavy populations in other parts of the state. The mountains generally have the lightest populations.
- Insects and Diseases: Important Problems of Florida's Forest and Shade Tree Resources
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Lists several diseases and insects of different tree types
- Understanding Pesticide Labels
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Research has shown that consumers find reading and understanding the label to be the most difficult aspect of applying pesticides safely. However, an understanding of the label information is essential before work begins.
- Trees for Medians in Tennessee
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This publication explains the guidelines for selecting a tree as a median and provides a listing of the most popular median trees.
- Sustainable Forests Partnership
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The Sustainable Forestry Partnership's mission is to document and promote innovation in sustainable forestry and integrate this innovation broadly into both policy and practice.
- Storing Pesticides Safely
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Proper storage of pesticides, both synthetic and botanical, in and around the home is important for many reasons, including protection of human health, preservation of the environment, and maintenance of chemical effectiveness. One way to minimize storage problems is through good planning.
- Sphaeropsis Shoot Blight
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Non-native, exotic pine species growing outside their natural range are especially vulnerable to attack. Other predisposing environmental factors include poor site, drought, hail or snow damage, compacted soils, excessive shading, insect activity or other mechanical wounding.
- Snakes Alive! How To Identify Snakes
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Added: October 05, 2008Most poisonous snakes in the United States belong to the pit viper group. The pit viper has pits on its head, vertical pupils, a triangular head, slim neck, and a heavy body with a single row of scales on the underside of the tail.
- Shaping Virginia Pine Christmas Trees
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One of the more important cultural practices in growing quality Virginia pine Christmas trees is shaping. Shaping is any process which removes limbs, branches, or new growth with the purpose of improving overall tree quality.
- 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 Landscape Plants: Shade Trees
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Trees are the basic element for any landscape plan. They set the stage for the entire home grounds design. The type used and their location determine to a great extent what other plantings are appropriate.
- Québec Forest Industries Association
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Added: May 21, 2008The Québec Forest Industries Association (QFIA) represents 21 manufacturing firms. These companies account for 97% of Québec's pulp and paper production.
- Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry
- 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...
- Mistletoes of North American Conifers
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The mistletoes are serious disease agents affecting forests in all three countries represented by the North``American Forestry Commission (NAFC 2002): Canada,Mexico, and the United States of America. For this``reason, the Commission through its Insect and Disease Study Group has asked us to prepare a practical guide for field foresters. This publication provides basic information``on the species of mistletoes, their hosts, distributions,``effects, methods of evaluation, and management.
- Loblolly Pine: Pushing the Limits of Growth
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Added: February 08, 2008While the world demand for paper and paper products is growing dramatically, the available acreage for production is declining. As a result, much of the nation's future fiber supply will have to come from intensively managed plantations.
- Introduction to Growing Christmas Trees in Virginia
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Each year many landowners in Virginia consider Christmas tree farming as an alternative enterprise for their unused open land. This publication provides a broad overview of Christmas tree production in Virginia.
- IDNR Urban Forestry Websites and References
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National urban forestry organizations.
- How to Plant Forest Trees
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This article outlines the steps necessary to plant a healthing tree, including seed preparation and fertilization.
- Growing Christmas Trees in North Carolina
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This publication provides basic information to assist individuals in growing Christmas trees. It attempts to address the wide range of production, marketing, and business issues that may be encountered in such a venture.
- Green Pitcherplant (Sarracenia oreophila)
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Perennial, insect-trapping wetland plant. Leaves are spreading, flattened, sickle- shaped, about 5 - 15 centimeters (2 - 6 in) long and 1 - 2 centimeters (0.4 - 0.8 in) wide. Basal leaves arch away from the base. Pitcher leaves are hollow tubes.
- Georgia Urban Forest Council
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Added: January 14, 2008The 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.
- 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
- 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
- Forested Wetlands: Regulations Affecting Management
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Acknowledging the importance of forested wetland ecosystems, all levels of government have developed guidelines and regulations for silvicultural activities in wetlands.
