Clemson Extension Forestry and Wildlife

Differentiating Between Loblolly, Longleaf, and Other Southern Pines in the Woods

Loblolly Pine. Photo Credit: A.C. Moore Herbarium, University of South Carolina.

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 […]

Chainsaw Usage: Girdling and Herbicide

Girdled stems that fell (unexpectedly) some duration after the initial treatment. This added to the downed woody debris in the stand. Photo by S. Peairs.

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: […]

Your Final Harvest is Complete: So, What’s Next?

If you have a large amount of logging debris and uncut stems you may need to use heavy equipment, like this shearing blade equipped dozier, to clear your site. Photo: Tom Brant

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 […]

Chemical Release of Planted Pines

Excerpt taken from the label of Arsenal AC®

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 […]