Author: jaime

Canada geese are grazers that prefer well-maintained lawns next to a body of water. They are very wary of predators, so they prefer large open areas where they can easily see an approaching predator. They also use ponds for rest and relaxation, where they feel safe. Canada geese are not only destructive to ponds, but […]

They’re big. They’re brightly colored. And they give a lot of people the creeps. It’s spider season, y’all! Joro spider season, to be specific. Every late fall for the last few years, we’ve seen a massive uptick in the number of Joro spiders in South Carolina. Initially just found in the Upstate, they can now […]

You don’t even know it is there. It lurks in the dark of your yard, searching for prey while its venom drips off its iron-red teeth. It is a formidable hunter, consuming more than its weight in food daily. It has probably walked by you when you are outside in the dark, camouflaged by its […]

Q. What are the benefits of planting legumes in wildlife food plots?To enhance the quality of your wildlife food plots, consider incorporating legumes into your management strategy. Legumes belong to a family of plants that, with the assistance of Rhizobium bacteria, have the ability to remove nitrogen gas from the atmosphere and convert it into […]

If you have ever owned a small woodlot, you know firsthand the challenges that come with it. Oftentimes, it seems impossible to get any kind of forestry management activity performed on such a tract, short of you having to do it yourself. In this article, I want to discuss the many things to consider and/or […]

South Carolina Pulpwood Prices Continue Downward Trend: In the second quarter of 2025, South Carolina’s statewide average prices for pine and hardwood pulpwood were $5.5 per ton and $6.3 per ton, respectively. Compared to the first quarter of 2025, these prices reflect declines of 18% for pine and 4% for hardwood pulpwood. The pine pulpwood […]

Silvopasture is an interactive system that integrates forage, livestock, and trees into one system where the components are intentionally selected to enhance each other. It is also intensive, requiring more frequent implementation of management practices. Silvopasture is an old practice that has been gaining popularity due to its potential to enhance land use and production, […]

Many people have heard about a pawpaw patch in a song, but don’t realize that there is such a place. Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) is a tropical to subtropical shrub or small tree in the custard apple family. It was first observed by Hernando DeSoto in 1541, but Native Americans had been consuming the fruit and […]

Habitat management for wildlife is a popular topic for hunters, landowners and wildlife managers. Food plots can play a key role in managing wildlife on your property, especially white-tailed deer. Planting food plots is a great way to increase and improve available nutrition, concentrate wildlife and increase carrying capacity. While food plots do not replace […]

Pulpwood Stumpage Trends in Q1, 2025: In the first quarter of 2025, South Carolina’s statewide average prices for pine and hardwood pulpwood were $6.8 per ton and $6.5 per ton, respectively. Compared to the previous quarter (Q4 of 2024), these figures represent declines of 12% for pine and 32% for hardwood pulpwood. Pine pulpwood prices […]