Articles Index
How to Identify and Manage Fringetree
How to Manage and ID Fringetree or Old-man's-beard
Leaf and Twig Gall - Prevention and Control
I have compiled the most common hardwood tree insects you might find in yard and forest. You can do a lot to prevent and control hardwood insect, which some mistake as a disease, including oak leaf gall. Here is how.
Determining Your Timber Casualty Loss
Here is how to determine, document and report timber casualty losses on your federal income tax return.
Determining Your Timber Tax Basis
I have compiled the most common reasons for trees injured during cold weather.
Winter Tree Injury
I have compiled the most common reasons for trees injured during cold weather.
The Tent Caterpillar - Prevention and Control
I have compiled the most common tree insects you might find in yard and forest. You can do a lot to prevent and control insects including forest tent caterpillar. Here is how.
Buying a GPS Receiver for Outdoor Use
GPS receiver features essential for working, hiking and geocache in the forest can be more extensive than those needed only for automobile navigation. I have developed some Global Positioning System receiver features you need to consider when a GPS receiver is to be used outdoors in the forest.
Removing a Tree Legally - Understanding the Tree Removal Process
Not everyone knows the legal ramifications surrounding removing a tree. Some areas have very strict laws pertaining to tree removal and some areas have no rules and regulations at all. Find out what your community expects when a tree is removed.
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree - The Unofficial National Tree
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has an interesting history and the unofficial National Tree is always a Norway Spruce. Learn more about the tree and its selection.
Collecting, Growing and Planting a Pecan or Hickory Nut
Want to know how to grow a pecan or hickory tree from a nut? This resource shows you how to plant and properly germinate a pecan or hickory nut.
Growing and Maintaining Your Fig
Identify and Manage Fig Ficus carica
The History of Forestry in North America
North American forestry and new world forester's techniques were heavily influenced by and developed in Western Europe.
National Christmas Trees - Official Christmas Tree of the United States
Several US organizations that claim they represent the National Christmas and Holiday Tree. Here are the most often mentions National Christmas Trees and their sponsoring agencies and organizations.
An Introduction to the Boxelder Tree
Boxelder is not a recommended tree to plant in your yard. Still it has many desirable qualities to keep it in the landscape including unique leaf and seed qualities and colorful cultivars.
How to Manage and ID Japanese Maple
How to Manage and ID Japanese Maple
How to Manage and Maintain Paulownia tomentosa
Paulownia tomentosa is a special tree with many great characteristics and uses. Royal paulownia is not native to North America but has naturalized and spread throughout the eastern United States. The tree is also surrounded by myth and legend and is promoted as an extremely valuable tree.
How to Manage and Identify Chinkapin
The common chinkapin, a nut-bearing relative of American chestut, is highly prized as a prolific seed producer of edible and tasty nuts. The tree is also very valuable to breeders in developing blight resistant chestnuts.
How to Manage and ID Redbud
How to grow and manage Cercis canadensis or redbud.
How Timber Owners are Taxed on Timber in the United States
Here is a basic summary on payers of timber tax in the United States.
How to Manage and Identify Monkey Puzzle Tree
Identify and Manage Monkey Puzzle Tree
The History of Forestry in Europe
Forestry techniques developed in Western Europe heavily influenced North American forests and new world foresters.
The Tropical Rainforest - Questions and Answers
A complete overview of the tropical rainforest, rain forest health, tropical rainforest habitat and these forest's importance to our earth.
What is a Tree Burl?
Burls are common hardwood and conifer diseases you might find in yard and forest. You can't do much to prevent a tree burl but there are ways to live with one. Here is how.
The History and Business of Making Lump Charcoal
Charcoal is a marvelous fuel that has been produced and used for thousands of years. Charcoal making was an all important activity that improved the human condition and continues to be manufactured resulting in hundreds of products and applications.
Finding and Using Firewood for Home Heating
Using firewood for heating a home is an energy option that can save you money as well as using a renewable resource that is always available. Find out how to locate wood, select the best burning wood and how wood burns.