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Conifers For Utah, Michael R. Kuhns
Conifers For Utah, Michael R. Kuhns
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Conifers are some of the most important ornamental plants grown in Utah landscapes. The same species of conifers tend to be planted over and over, but many more are available that have been proven to do well.
Common Weeds Of Utah Forests, Morgan Mendenhall
Common Weeds Of Utah Forests, Morgan Mendenhall
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The invasion of introduced plants into our forests is an ever-increasing threat. Every year, weeds are responsible for millions of dollars in losses of land production and control expenses. Weeds typically are spread easily and place the land into a state of unbalance due to their lack of natural predators
Managing Forests For Water Quality: Streamside Management Zones, Barbara Daniels, Darren Mcavoy, Michael R. Kuhns, Ron Gropp
Managing Forests For Water Quality: Streamside Management Zones, Barbara Daniels, Darren Mcavoy, Michael R. Kuhns, Ron Gropp
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Throughout Utah, forestlands act as collectors of pure water. Much of Utah’s water supply originates in high elevation forested watersheds. These forests play a vital role in purifying and maintaining clean water for streams, lakes and groundwater.
Forest Management Planning, Michael R. Kuhns, Lisa Dennis-Perez
Forest Management Planning, Michael R. Kuhns, Lisa Dennis-Perez
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Forest management planning is a process that helps you identify the resources and opportunities available on your property and what you would like to realize from your property in terms of financial gain and long-term enjoyment. What do you want from your forest land? What do you want your forest to look like in the future? What about your forest is most important to you? Forest management planning is a means to identify what can be done to enhance and protect the values and aspects of your property that are most important to you. These aspects might include wildlife, recreation, …
Preparing A Timber Sale Contract, Barbara Daniels, Darren Mcavoy, Michael R. Kuhns
Preparing A Timber Sale Contract, Barbara Daniels, Darren Mcavoy, Michael R. Kuhns
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You woudn’t sell a house without a contract – a timber sale needs a contract, too. Timber is a valuable commodity. If you are a private landowner planning to sell timber, make sure you protect your interests, and those of the purchaser, by using a written contract.
Firewise Plants For Utah Landscapes, Michael R. Kuhns
Firewise Plants For Utah Landscapes, Michael R. Kuhns
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Fire is an important part of many of Utah’s natural landscapes, including landscapes in fringe or interface areas near rapidly growing cities, towns, and recreational developments.
Forestry Terms, Lisa Dennis-Perez
Forestry Terms, Lisa Dennis-Perez
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This fact sheet contains a selection of terms helpful for understanding forests and forest management. Terms are arranged in the categories of general forestry, measurement of forest resources, silviculture, timber harvest, and taxation.