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 Andean Alder: Alnus acuminataAndean 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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Before You Order Tree SeedlingsBefore You Order Tree Seedlings
 University of Missouri Extension gives guidance on selecting species to suit the soil and climate.
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Christmas Tree NotesChristmas 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 ToolCrop 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 TreesDrought 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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Felling, Bucking and Limbing TreesFelling, Bucking and Limbing Trees
 Provides guidance for the occasional chain-saw operator on safe practices to use for these operations.
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Financial Maturity: A Guide to Increasing Financial Returns from your WoodlandFinancial Maturity: A Guide to Increasing Financial Returns from your Woodland
 Gives assistance in calculating the best time to harvest timber depending on the landowner’s objectives.
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Flood Damage to TreesFlood 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 ManagementForest 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 NotesForest 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 IndexForest 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 FactsForestry 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 BudgetForestry 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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Forestry Terms for the Woodland OwnerForestry Terms for the Woodland Owner
 Provides definitions and explanations of terms used in forestry.
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Hevea brasiliensisHevea brasiliensis
 Information on the propogation and cultivation of the rubber tree.
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How to Plant Forest TreesHow to Plant Forest Trees
 Guidance on storing seedlings, planting by hand and by machine, and care of plantations.
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An Information Guide to Forest and Wildlife ManagementAn Information Guide to Forest and Wildlife Management
 Provides assistance in obtaining advice for forest landowners, listing resources for North Carolina and at regional and national level. [PDF]
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Minimizing Wildfire RiskMinimizing 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 TreesNatural 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 ImprovementNursery and Tree Improvement
 South Carolina Forestry Commission aims to provide high quality, improved seedlings for landowners in the state.
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Oak RegenerationOak Regeneration
 A series of photographs showing oak woodland and the different processes involved in regeneration.
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Opportunities for Intensive Pine Plantation ManagementOpportunities for Intensive Pine Plantation Management
 Describes research at the University of Georgia where it has been found that productivity can be greatly increased by adopting intensive pine plantation establishment and management practices.
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Plant Materials DirectoryPlant Materials Directory
 This directory of plant material suppliers is searchable by state, product or a keyword.
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Planting Your New Stewardship ForestPlanting 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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Principles of Regeneration Silviculture in VirginiaPrinciples of Regeneration Silviculture in Virginia
 Information on forest management and the shelterwood, seed-tree and clear-cutting systems of regeneration.
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Pruning Forest TreesPruning Forest Trees
 Information on when to prune, the procedures to follow and care after pruning.
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Pruning Woodland TreesPruning 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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Restoring Trees after a HurricaneRestoring Trees after a Hurricane
 Information on this process, typically requiring one or more prunings to develop a strong tree structure. [PDF]
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RNGR: Reforestation, Nurseries and Genetics ResourcesRNGR: Reforestation, Nurseries and Genetics Resources
 RNGR aims to supply people who grow tree seedlings with the latest technical information and provides links to other organizations with similar aims.
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Site Preparation Methods and ContractsSite 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 PlantingsSteps 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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Storing, Handling and Planting Southern Pine SeedlingsStoring, Handling and Planting Southern Pine Seedlings
 Provides advice on seedling care, how and when to plant, and the number of seedlings required per acre.
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Thinning Pine StandsThinning 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 ImprovementTimber Stand Improvement
 Provides guidance on improving productivity by prescribed burning, culling, thinning and release.
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Tree Planting GuideTree 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 ManualTropical 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 EnterprisesWoodlot 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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