Forest Resources Articles
Tree Farming In Davidson County
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North Carolina is blessed with abundant forestland that makes valuable contributions to the quality of life and the state's economy. More than 90% of these forests are privately owned and roughly 75% of these forests are owned by private, non-industrial landowners.Tree Farms are more than pine plantations or Christmas tree farms. Tree Farms are varied in nature and contain many different habitats
How can trees reduce my energy costs?
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ASK A SPECIALIST: HOW CAN TREES REDUCE MY ENERGY COSTS?Answer by: Jerry Goodspeed, Utah State University Extension horticulturistWhen you consider the cost of a tree and its lifetime of reducing both heating and cooling costs to homes, it is one of the best values on the market. Consider this information.• The major savings on well-placed trees is
Wood Heat Decision
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The ever-changing prices of fuel oil and natural gas are causing many people to look at wood heat as an alternative. For many people wood heat would work very well. For others, wood may not be the best choice. Let’s look at some basic facts about wood heat that could affect your decision to use it in your home.Heating your home with
How can trees reduce my energy costs?
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ASK A SPECIALIST: HOW CAN TREES REDUCE MY ENERGY COSTS?Answer by: Jerry Goodspeed, Utah State University Extension horticulturistWhen you consider the cost of a tree and its lifetime of reducing both heating and cooling costs to homes, it is one of the best values on the market. Consider this information.• The major savings on well-placed trees is
Tree Farming In Davidson County
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North Carolina is blessed with abundant forestland that makes valuable contributions to the quality of life and the state's economy. More than 90% of these forests are privately owned and roughly 75% of these forests are owned by private, non-industrial landowners.Tree Farms are more than pine plantations or Christmas tree farms. Tree Farms are varied in nature and contain many different habitats
Use Caution When Burning in the Fall
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This time of year, just a few warm, dry, windy days can create extremely hazardous outdoor burning conditions. As leaves begin to drop and dry conditions continue, the potential for wildfires can increase quickly. Even if the ground is wet in some areas, dry windy atmospheric conditions can quickly create an extremely hazardous situation.In an average year, over 5000 thousand wildfires burn over 20,000 acres across the state. Most of those fires occur
Tree Farming In Davidson County
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North Carolina is blessed with abundant forestland that makes valuable contributions to the quality of life and the state's economy. More than 90% of these forests are privately owned and roughly 75% of these forests are owned by private, non-industrial landowners.Tree Farms are more than pine plantations or Christmas tree farms. Tree Farms are varied in nature and contain many different habitats
Forest Tree Disease Information
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Trees are subject to attack by a variety of pathogens or diseases. These diseases are usually caused by fungus or bacteria, but can also be caused by viruses and other organisms. In many cases when a tree has a disease, there are many other factors that have contributed to stress the tree, and allow the disease organism to enter and spread within
How can trees reduce my energy costs?
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ASK A SPECIALIST: HOW CAN TREES REDUCE MY ENERGY COSTS?Answer by: Jerry Goodspeed, Utah State University Extension horticulturistWhen you consider the cost of a tree and its lifetime of reducing both heating and cooling costs to homes, it is one of the best values on the market. Consider this information.• The major savings on well-placed trees is
Tree Farming In Davidson County
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North Carolina is blessed with abundant forestland that makes valuable contributions to the quality of life and the state's economy. More than 90% of these forests are privately owned and roughly 75% of these forests are owned by private, non-industrial landowners.Tree Farms are more than pine plantations or Christmas tree farms. Tree Farms are varied in nature and contain many different habitats