August 20, 2021
Many forested properties have changed hands in the last decade. With ownership changes management strategies and intensities have changed too. One outcome of this affecting the yellow pine forests of the Southeastern US is an increase in the number of naturally regenerated timber stands. Regardless of the reasons an owner may choose to regenerate stands […]
August 17, 2021
The selection of tree seedlings for reforestation or the conversion of open land to woodlands is often only done a few times over ownership of a property. Therefore, making sure that the right seedlings are purchased is a very important step in woodland management. The factors to consider when selecting seedlings are landowner objectives, soils […]
August 17, 2021
Phone calls from landowners having problems with aquatic weeds are pretty common for Extension Agents every spring, and this year has been no exception. Due possibly to the mild winter from which we just emerged, calls seemed to start earlier than normal and have been coming in steadily. Some aquatic vegetation is beneficial to a […]
August 17, 2021
Spring has sprung and the landscape is rapidly greening up. Many trees and other plant species are putting on leaves, blooms, and other springtime features. One showy species that is common across the state is the dogwood. When most people think of the dogwood, they are thinking of the Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida), however, there […]
July 20, 2021
Traveling throughout South Carolina, there is no question you will encounter pine trees. Depending on the region of the state you are traveling through, you may be seeing several different species. Still, no matter where you find yourself, once you step out into the woods, you most certainly will find there are more species present […]
July 14, 2021
Chainsaws are synonymous with forestry. Loggers use them to fell timber on steeper terrain and process logs to length (also referred to as “bucking”). Wildland firefighters use them to drop flaming snags near fire breaks and displace burnable fuel. Landowners can also use them to facilitate active forest management. Management practices could be for wildlife: […]
July 14, 2021
Many timberland owners will only final harvest their timber one time in their lives. Once harvested, they are faced with something they have not dealt with before, what to do with the cutover land. If they have plans to convert it to another use like pasture, cropland, or possibly some type of development, they can […]
July 8, 2021
In pine plantations, competition for available resources such as water, nutrients, and growing space can slow growth and decrease survival. Often, a chemical release is needed to help remove competing vegetation for your pines to thrive. There are several herbicides approved for forestry use that are available for pine seedling release. The selection of a […]
July 7, 2021
Hack-and-squirt, sometimes referred to as frill-and-spray, is a herbicide application method that applies the herbicide into the stem (trunk) and is used to target specific undesirable trees. There is a slight variance between hack-and-squirt and frill-and-spray. Generally, hack-and-squirt refers to a cut or series of cuts around the trunk of the tree determined by tree […]
June 24, 2021
The Northeast and Appalachia regions have been exporting large volumes of hardwood logs and lumber to China, but this lucrative market has dropped by almost a third after the trade war started. US hardwood exports to China – worth $2 billion annually – are currently reeling from 25% tariffs, and the impacts are being felt […]
