Category: Forestry
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Winter Weather Advisory: Snowfall Expected in New Mexico
Residents urged to exercise caution as snowfall continues New Mexico is bracing itself for another bout of winter weather as a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 1 PM MST this afternoon. The advisory warns of snowfall across several regions of the state, with additional accumulations of up to two inches in most areas.…
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Christmas Tree Shortage Unlikely to Ruin Holiday Cheer, Say LSU AgCenter Experts
Expert Insights: Why the Christmas Tree Shortage Won’t Dampen the Festive Spirit, According to LSU AgCenter As the holiday season approaches, many families are eagerly preparing to deck their halls with boughs of holly and, of course, a beautifully adorned Christmas tree. However, there have been rumblings of a potential Christmas tree shortage that could…
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Burn Restrictions Lifted in South Alabama, Fire Alert Remains in North Alabama
Uneven Rainfall Leaves Some Counties Under No Burn Order After a week of much-needed rain, the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has announced the lifting of burn restrictions in 33 counties in South Alabama. In addition, the commission has downgraded the status to a “Fire Alert” in 23 North Alabama counties. However, due to the uneven…
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Environmental groups zero in on small woodlots as part of larger carbon offsets initiative
The server is overloaded or not ready yet. In a race against time to combat climate change, environmental groups have set their sights on small woodlots as a crucial piece of the puzzle. As part of a larger carbon offsets initiative, these organizations are zeroing in on the potential of these often overlooked pockets of…