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Increased Kentucky Timber Commercialization Boosts State’s Economy
As regions of the state continue to suffer from economic downturns, expanding Kentucky timber commercialization may be one way to boost state and local economies, said Rep. Leslie Combs. “We’re looking for opportunities every day,”…
Alabama Announces Strategic Plan To Bolster Ag And Forestry Sectors
Alabama agriculture groups and leaders hope a new strategic plan will add $7 billion to the state’s economy and create 58,000 jobs by 2020. Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan announced the “Strategic…
Arkansas Forestry School Gets New Name, New Direction
Arkansas’ only school of forestry is getting a new name to go with a broadened, updated academic direction. The School of Forest Resources at the University of Arkansas at Monticello has been renamed the School…
Controlled Burns Help Keep Southern Longleaf Pine Forests Healthy
With years of experience under his belt, Bill Rivers looked to the rising smoke coming off the burning undergrowth at a longleaf pine forest in St. Tammany Parish and wasn’t pleased. “It wobbled,” he said,…
Message Clear At North Carolina Meeting: No Logging Needed Or Planned
An informational meeting regarding North Carolina logging and the U.S. Forest Service’s long term plans for the Big Ivy section of the Pisgah National Forest drew about 200 people in Barnardsville Feb. 5, with another…
Florida Forest Service To Host Teachers’ Tour In June
The Florida Forest Service has invited area teachers to take part of the Florida Forestry Teachers’ Tour on June 23-26, according to a news release. The event, held at Fernandina Beach, will bring 45 teachers…
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