In a technology-driven world, data is created every second, and data science has grown exponentially and is an invaluable discipline to incorporate into many fields, including environmental science. Data science can provide valuable information from…
Oaks (Quercus spp.) are an important component of many forests across the Southeast, from oak-hickory and oak-pine forests of the Appalachian Mountains and Piedmont to bottomland hardwood and maritime forests of the Coastal Plain. Because…
Most forest owners are committed to sustainably managing their forestland, which often leads to the question: What does ‘certifying’ a forest mean? Forest certification sounds straightforward, but its standards and processes are evolving. In this…
This article is for researchers, government staff, land planners, and natural resource managers. In this paper, we will outline why incorporating local expertise works to scale down national or regional research to make it more…
There are three conventional methods of chemical site preparation using herbicides: backpack sprayers, sprayers on forestry equipment, and helicopters/fixed-wing aircraft. However, in recent years, agricultural drones have become increasingly popular for herbicide application. While drones…
Over the years, portable sawmills have become more affordable and are now commonly used in many rural areas. While cutting lumber out of trees that may have come from your property is satisfying, proper drying…
Ambrosia beetles are commonly found across the Southeastern United States. Most are secondary pests that only damage weakened, stressed, or dying host plants. Some species, such as the redbay ambrosia beetle (Xyleborus glabratus; RAB), can…
A forest inventory assesses the quality, quantity, and value of trees in a forest. Inventory focused on standing timber (live timber) is called a timber cruise. Inventories are also done for other objectives, such as…
Forest management practices, such as thinnings, are recommended to meet landowner management objectives, including generating income, improving habitat for wildlife species, and, most importantly, maintaining a healthy and productive forest. Properly timed thinnings in pine…
The Asian longhorned beetle is a federally regulated invasive wood-boring pest recently discovered in South Carolina. This publication helps landowners and land managers know and recognize the most common signs of Asian longhorned beetle damage…
