ABOVE: Bird houses are placed to encourage birds to locate to the property and trees are marked for removal. Forester Connie Woodcock poses with Mr. and Mrs. Michaels. Photos courtesy of the Kentucky Division of Forestry. By Jennifer Turner Division of Forestry Barry Michaels of Danville had long […]
Alders are beautiful and functional plants. They are fast growing and can easily be trained to a tree-like form by removing lower branches. Rapid growth in open habitats, wide tolerance to soil types, and potential for soil conditioning make tag alder useful in rehabilitation of disturbed sites, including […]
Seedling nurseries: growing trees for healthy and productive forests While commercially planted for its delicious syrup and value as lumber, the sugar maple tree makes a great addition to any yard or park. And one of its most prominent features is amazing fall color. As the seasons change, […]