February 16, 2026
When I visit with landowners, I have noticed thickets of thorny olive (Elaeagnus pungens) and/or autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellata) throughout woodlands, especially in bottom lands. It was introduced from China and Japan in the 1830s and was widely planted for wildlife habitat and ornamental purposes. While animals do like the fruits from these olives, they […]
May 15, 2025
Take just a short drive down the road or interstate, and I bet you will have a good chance of seeing tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima). Over the last few years, I have really started to notice this tree along the sides of roads. I have also made numerous landowner visits where I have seen it on […]
December 13, 2021
Prescribed fire is a commonly used management tool in both pine and hardwood forests in South Carolina. When used correctly, it has many benefits to forest ecosystems. Fire helps reduce fuels on the forest floor, which can help lower the chances of a wildfire. It helps recycle nutrients, making them more available to the growing […]
October 12, 2021
Take just a short drive down the road or interstate, and I bet you will have a good chance of seeing Tree-of-Heaven. In the last few years, I have really started to notice this tree along the sides of roads. I have also made numerous landowner visits where I have seen it on their property. […]
