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- The Economics of Timber Stand Improvement
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Timber stand improvement (TSI) is a conscious woodland management investment which encompasses a number of different silvicultural treatments. TSI includes improvement cutting, cleaning, weeding, and liberation cutting and thinning.
- Texas Forest Service
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The Texas Forest Service was created in 1915 by the 34th Legislature as an integral part of The Texas A&M University System. It is mandated by law to "assume direction of all forest interests and all matters pertaining to forestry within the jurisdiction of the state."
- South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
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The Department develops and implements policies and programs for the conservation, management, utilization and protection of the state's natural resources based upon scientifically sound resource management, assessment and monitoring, applied research, technology transfer, comprehensive planning, public education, technical assistance and constituent involvement.
- Snags, Cavity Trees, and Downed Logs
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Added: October 06, 2008Snags, cavity trees, and downed logs provide habitat for a wide variety of wildlife species; as such, they are important components of the forest.
- Relative Fusiform Rust Resistance of Loblolly and Slash Pine Sources and...
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Research findings support the hypothesis that mixes of resistant families will limit fusiform rust infections more effectively than single family plantings.
- Reducing Erosion and Runoff
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This publication explains how controlling erosion can make a significant contribution to the control of water pollution, along with providing ways to detect and reduce erosion and runoff.
- Quality Control for Edge Glued Panel Manufacturing
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Edge glued lumber panels are an important component of many high quality furniture designs. The purpose of this report is to discuss propermanufacturing techniques necessary for quality panels.
- Protecting Your Home From Forest Fires
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Thousands of people live in rural forested areas across the state, and although the setting is idyllic for much of the year, each spring and fall brings a period of little rain and the threat of wildfire. In order to live in Florida's forests, people must adapt to fire, too. By following these guidelines for building design and landscaping, individuals can help protect their homes during the next fire season.
- Money CAN Grow on Trees
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This page contains a series of fact sheets designed to help you make the most of your West Virginia woodlands, with topics ranging from taxes to forest management.
- Management of Forested Landscapes: Simulations of three alternatives
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This article compares simulated consequences of three different opinions as if each were imposed on the same forested landscape in the southern Applalachian Mountains. One set of opinions would stop all harvest of timber, another would impose traditional forestry practices, and the third would impose landscape forestry.
- Forestry Terms for the Woodland Owner
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As a woodland owner, you may hear foresters use unfamiliar terms or see new terms in your forest management plan or timber sale contract. Forestry is a specialized field with its own terms and abbreviations. This guide defines many of the words commonly used in forestry and woodland management.
- Forest Management For Wild Turkeys BROKEN
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Brief discussion of Wild turkey management and life history.
- Environmentally Sound Forest Harvesting
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Harvesting operations are one of the primary tools by which a landowner attains objectives for natural resource management. Although the operations are, by nature, disruptive, they certainly do not need to hinder ecological or environmental functions and processes.
- Assistance With Bobwhite Quail Management On Private Land
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Although proper quail management usually involves a considerable amount of work, and habitat manipulation must be conducted at least annually in most cases, the rewards of a successful program are well worth the efforts.
- Wildfire Risk Assessment Guide for Homeowners in the Southern United States
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Martha Monroe, faculty member; Ludie Ehlers and Anna Behm, graduate students,``in the School of Forest Resources and Conservation, University of Florida, contributed``repeated reviews, creative ideas, and a lot of hard work on a survey of over 170``southern fire professionals.``Forty fire prevention and management specialists, from nine states, responded to the survey``and an early draft of the Guidelines with valuable suggestions about format, use and content.
- Trails, Bridges & Boardwalks
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Recreation on forest land is an important concern for many public and private landowners. In some situations it is the primary goal for land management.
- Quality Wood Products from Georgia Forestry
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Added: October 25, 2008"Continued population growth and the assumed expansion of the United States economy will impact heavily on the forest resources of the United States. Additionally, changes in social values and attitudes are increasing the demand on the forest resources to produce a variety of goods and services. Such demands are shifting harvesting pressure from western to eastern forests." (Rosson, 1995). Forestry in the state of Georgia is reported as the number one manufacturing industry in the state in employment, output, and value added. The purpose of this presentation is to explore issues related to timber product output, forest land resources, ownership, employment, output, value added, and other forestry resource related issues in Georgia. Also, comparisons are made with other agricultural crops in Georgia and in the region.
- Marketing Timber from the Private Woodland
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This bulletin presents guidelines to assist individuals in marketing timber from their woodlands.
- Managing Your Restored Wetland
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This publication discusses various wetland topics such as economic functions, restoration, and management.
- Live Oak: State Tree of Georgia
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Live oak is a beautiful, spreading, medium-sized to large tree 45-65 feet tall and 3-4 feet in diameter. It was named for its evergreen foliage. The largest registered live oak now living is 11 feet in diameter, 55 feet tall, with a crown spread of 132 fe...
- Identification and Control of Weeds in Southern Ponds
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Excessive aquatic plant growth is one of the most frequent and frustrating problems encountered in pond management. There are hundreds of aquatic plant species that grow in southern ponds. Fortunately, most of these plants are rarely a nuisance to pond ma...
- How to Diagnose Black Walnut Damage
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Black walnut trees, like all other plants, are susceptible to a variety of injuries that reduce or destroy their usefulness. The first step in preventing or controlling these injuries is to identify their cause. Most damage is caused by disease, insects, birds, mammals, or weather.
- Forestry Income Tax Series: Handling Reforestation Expenses
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Forest landowners who spend money on reforestation can take advantage of two federal income tax incentives.
- EstatePlanningLinks.com
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A site dedicated to estate planning.
- Clemson Researchers Find Prescribed Fire Regenerates Oak Forests
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Fire is being prescribed by Clemson University forestry researchers to regenerate oak forests. Regenerating oaks following timber harvests is a major challenge because faster growing yellow polar and red maple trees crowd out the more valuable oak seedlings.
- Changing Colors of Leaves
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This publication explains what triggers the color change in autumn, which color each species becomes, and the causes of variation in color.
- Aquatic Weed Identification and Control BROKEN
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Added: October 05, 2008This publication provides information on controlling various types of algae.
- Tree Fall Distance Estimate
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The distance covered by a falling tree is critical for removal of targets and defense of landscape features. The distance within range of a falling tree impacts right-of-way management, trail and road protection, and valuation procedures.
- The Economic Value of Open Space
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While much has been written about the economic value of the environment in general and of open space in particular, the literature is segregated by discipline or methodology. It is therefore difficult to assess the economic value of open space comprehensively. It is even more difficult to apply what is known in a public policy context, where open space holds significant non-monetary value.
- Tax Treatment from Timber Sales
