Web Directory

» American Chestnut Foundation: The Backcross Method
   Project to introduce into the American chestnut the genetic material responsible for blight resistance while still preserving the genetic heritage of the American species.
   http://www.acf.org/r_r.php

» An Information Guide to Forest and Wildlife Management
   Provides assistance in obtaining advice for forest landowners, listing resources for North Carolina and at regional and national level.
   http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/nreos/forest/pdf/WON/won02.pdf

» An Overview of Forest Ecology and Management in Virginia
   Information on forest management and the shelterwood, seed-tree and clear-cutting systems of regeneration.
   http://pubs.ext.vt.edu/465/465-315/465-315.pdf

» Andean Alder: Alnus acuminata
   Information on this fast-growing tree which shows promise for timber use, shelterbelts, land reclamation and as a producer of biomass.
   http://www.crop.cri.nz/home/products-services/publications/broadsheets/068andeanalder.pdf

» Before You Order Tree Seedlings
   University of Missouri Extension gives guidance on selecting species to suit the soil and climate.
   http://extension.missouri.edu/publications/DisplayPub.aspx?P=G5006

» Christmas Tree Notes
   A comprehensive series of informational sheets provided by North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension on the subject of Christmas tree production and marketing.
   http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/fletcher/programs/xmas/ctnotes/

» Crop Tree Management: A New Tool
   Crop trees are trees that produce the desired landowner benefits. This factsheet gives guidance on identifying goals and objectives and then developing suitable crop tree selection criteria.
   http://ohioline.osu.edu/for-fact/0050.html

» Drought Damage to Trees
   Article by Dr Kim Coder into the progressive response of trees to lack of water, the effects on growth, biological lag effects, drought hardening, increased pest damage and the visible symptoms.
   http://warnell.forestry.uga.edu/warnell/service/library/index.php3?docID=165&docHistory%5B%5D=12

» Felling, Bucking and Limbing Trees
   Provides guidance for the occasional chain-saw operator on safe practices to use for these operations.
   http://extension.missouri.edu/publications/DisplayPub.aspx?P=G1958

» Financial Maturity: A Guide to Increasing Financial Returns from your Woodland
   Gives assistance in calculating the best time to harvest timber depending on the landowner’s objectives.
   http://ohioline.osu.edu/for-fact/0048.html

» Flood Damage to Trees
   Article by Dr Kim Coder describing the main impacts of flooding, problems with seed germination, seedlings, root problems, tree growth responses, flood tolerance, toppling and advice on management.
   http://warnell.forestry.uga.edu/warnell/service/library/index.php3?docID=104&docHistory%5B%5D=12

» Forest Management
   Provides guidance on giving woodland proper care so that it remains healthy and vigorous and able to provide the products and amenities the landowner desires.
   http://ohioline.osu.edu/for-fact/0034.html

» Forest Nursery Notes
   Nursery news and literature service supplying free information to foresters in the United States, Canada and elsewhere.
   http://www.rngr.net/Publications/fnn

» Forest Soils and Site Index
   Provides guidance on calculating the site index, which will determine the likely return on land, and selecting appropriate species to produce economically acceptable returns.
   http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/nreos/forest/pdf/WON/won07.pdf

» Forestry Herbicide Facts
   Provides information on herbicides recommended for use when establishing young trees, including product names and active ingredients, with modes of action and environmental considerations.
   http://www.aces.edu/pubs/docs/A/ANR-0629/

» Forestry Terms for the Woodland Owner
   Provides definitions and explanations of terms used in forestry.
   http://extension.missouri.edu/publications/DisplayPub.aspx?P=G5054

» Forestry on a Budget
   Provides a series of articles by faculty members at the Warnell School of Forest Resources at the University of Georgia on increasing outputs without increasing inputs.
   http://warnell.forestry.uga.edu/warnell/service/library/index.php3?docID=49&docHistory%5B%5D=9

» Hardcore Treeplanters
   Experienced planter in Canada provides information about how to go about planting trees efficiently and quickly.
   http://hardcoretreeplanters.com/

» Hevea brasiliensis
   Information on the propagation and cultivation of the rubber tree.
   http://www.rngr.net/Publications/ttsm/Folder.2003-07-11.4726/PDF.2004-03-03.4103/file

» How to Plant Forest Trees
   Guidance on storing seedlings, planting by hand and by machine, and care of plantations.
   http://extension.missouri.edu/publications/DisplayPub.aspx?P=G5008

» Minimizing Wildfire Risk
   This forest landowners’ guide gives assistance on assessing the risk of fire damage and the management practices that should be adopted to make fires less likely and less devastating to trees and homes.
   http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/nreos/forest/pdf/ag/ag-616.pdf

» Nursery and Tree Improvement
   South Carolina Forestry Commission aims to provide high quality, improved seedlings for landowners in the state.
   http://www.state.sc.us/forest/nur.htm

» Oak Regeneration
   A series of photographs showing oak woodland and the different processes involved in regeneration.
   http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/naturalresources/DD5936.html

» Opportunities for Intensive Pine Plantation Management
   Describes research at the University of Georgia where it has been found that productivity can be greatly increased by adopting intensive pine plantation establishment and management practices.
   http://www.bugwood.org/intensive/98-002.html

» Plant Materials Directory
   This directory of plant material suppliers is searchable by state, product or a keyword.
   http://www.rngr.net/Applications/directory

» Planting Your New Stewardship Forest
   Outlines modifications to a planting plan that can benefit wildlife, improve soil and water protection, and enhance recreation and aesthetics.
   http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/nreos/forest/pdf/WON/won37.pdf

» Pruning Forest Trees
   Information on when to prune, the procedures to follow and care after pruning.
   http://extension.missouri.edu/publications/DisplayPub.aspx?P=G5160

» Pruning Woodland Trees
   Provides guidance on the removal of live or dead branches from standing trees in order to enhance the quality and value of the timber.
   http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/nreos/forest/pdf/WON/won34.pdf

» RNGR: Reforestation, Nurseries and Genetics Resources
   RNGR aims to supply people who grow tree seedlings with the latest technical information and provides links to other organizations with similar aims.
   http://www.rngr.net

» Restoring Trees after a Hurricane
   Information on this process, typically requiring one or more prunings to develop a strong tree structure.
   http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/EP/EP30000.pdf

» Site Preparation Methods and Contracts
   This article discusses the factors to be considered when deciding how to prepare the site for seeding and what to specify when a contract is drawn up.
   http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/nreos/forest/pdf/WON/won15.pdf

» Steps to Successful Pine Plantings
   Provides guidance on drawing up a tree-planting contract, and help in selecting, handling, storing, root pruning and planting seedlings.
   http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/nreos/forest/pdf/WON/won16.pdf

» Storing, Handling and Planting Southern Pine Seedlings
   Provides advice on seedling care, how and when to plant, and the number of seedlings required per acre.
   http://www.aces.edu/pubs/docs/A/ANR-0242/

» The Influence of Soils and Species on Tree Root Depth
   Peter Crow provides a guide to expected rooting depth ranges of trees for a selection of species on soils with different characteristics.
   http://www.forestry.gov.uk/pdf/fcin078.pdf/$FILE/fcin078.pdf

» Thinning Pine Stands
   Provides guidance on the cutting or removal of certain trees from a stand to regulate the number, quality and distribution of the remaining trees.
   http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/nreos/forest/pdf/WON/won13.pdf

» Tree Planting Guide
   Gives guidance on care and handling of seedlings and planting methods, including using a planting hoe, planting machine and dibble.
   http://www.state.sc.us/forest/refplant.htm

» Tropical Tree Seed Manual
   Provides a series of pdf files on seed biology, seed collection, storage, dormancy, germination and other topics.
   http://www.rngr.net/Publications/ttsm

» Woodlot Enterprises
   This publication discusses the many products which can be harvested, processed, and sold from an ordinary woodlot as well as timber.
   http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/PDF/woodlot.pdf