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Links to information on consumptive and non-consumptive forest and tree uses to include timber products, non-timber products, harvesting timber, Christmas trees, pine straw, wildlife, recreation and much more.
Mud Bogging - A Growing Forest Problem
Mud bogging, also known as mud racing, mud running, mud drags, or simply muddin' is a growing and popular off-road motorsport. The goal is to drive a four-wheel drive vehicle through a stretch of mud for competition or just for fun. Doing it with abandon can have major negative impacts on forests and is illegal.

If you just have to test your vehicle in a forest or field, please abide by the…

Tree Importance | Value of a Tree | Tree Benefit
Trees have importance and value beyond being a valuable crop. A tree's benefit includes sound abatement, oxygen production, shade and protection from soil erosion.
Grow Other Products in Your Forest 101
Grow Other Products In Your Woods - Forestry 101

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