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» Andean Alder: Alnus acuminata - Information on this fast-growing tree which shows promise for timber use, shelterbelts, land reclamation and as a producer of biomass. [PDF]
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» Christmas Tree Notes - A comprehensive series of informational sheets provided by North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension on the subject of Christmas tree production and marketing.
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» Crop Tree Management: A New Tool - Crop trees are trees that produce the desired landowner benefits. This factsheet gives guidance on identifying goals and objectives and then developing suitable crop tree selection criteria.
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» Drought Damage to Trees - Article by Dr Kim Coder into the progressive response of trees to lack of water, the effects on growth, biological lag effects, drought hardening, increased pest damage and the visible symptoms.
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» Flood Damage to Trees - Article by Dr Kim Coder describing the main impacts of flooding, problems with seed germination, seedlings, root problems, tree growth responses, flood tolerance, toppling and advice on management.
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» Forest Management - Provides guidance on giving woodland proper care so that it remains healthy and vigorous and able to provide the products and amenities the landowner desires.
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» Forest Nursery Notes - Nursery news and literature service supplying free information to foresters in the United States, Canada and elsewhere.
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» Forest Soils and Site Index - Provides guidance on calculating the site index, which will determine the likely return on land, and selecting appropriate species to produce economically acceptable returns. [PDF]
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» Forestry Herbicide Facts - Provides information on herbicides recommended for use when establishing young trees, including product names and active ingredients, with modes of action and environmental considerations.
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» Forestry on a Budget - Provides a series of articles by faculty members at the Warnell School of Forest Resources at the University of Georgia on increasing outputs without increasing inputs.
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» Minimizing Wildfire Risk - This forest landowners’ guide gives assistance on assessing the risk of fire damage and the management practices that should be adopted to make fires less likely and less devastating to trees and homes. [PDF]
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» Natural Regeneration Using Seed Trees - Describes the process of seed tree regeneration where, at harvest, a number of individual trees are left across an area to provide seed for the production of the next crop of trees.
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» Nursery and Tree Improvement - South Carolina Forestry Commission aims to provide high quality, improved seedlings for landowners in the state.
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» Oak Regeneration - A series of photographs showing oak woodland and the different processes involved in regeneration.
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» Planting Your New Stewardship Forest - Outlines modifications to a planting plan that can benefit wildlife, improve soil and water protection, and enhance recreation and aesthetics. [PDF]
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» Pruning Forest Trees - Information on when to prune, the procedures to follow and care after pruning.
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» Pruning Woodland Trees - Provides guidance on the removal of live or dead branches from standing trees in order to enhance the quality and value of the timber. [PDF]
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» Site Preparation Methods and Contracts - This article discusses the factors to be considered when deciding how to prepare the site for seeding and what to specify when a contract is drawn up. [PDF]
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» Steps to Successful Pine Plantings - Provides guidance on drawing up a tree-planting contract, and help in selecting, handling, storing, root pruning and planting seedlings. [PDF]
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» Thinning Pine Stands - Provides guidance on the cutting or removal of certain trees from a stand to regulate the number, quality and distribution of the remaining trees. [PDF]
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» Timber Stand Improvement - Provides guidance on improving productivity by prescribed burning, culling, thinning and release.
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» Tree Planting Guide - Gives guidance on care and handling of seedlings and planting methods, including using a planting hoe, planting machine and dibble.
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» Tropical Tree Seed Manual - Provides a series of pdf files on seed biology, seed collection, storage, dormancy, germination and other topics.
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» Woodlot Enterprises - This publication discusses the many products which can be harvested, processed, and sold from an ordinary woodlot as well as timber. [PDF]
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