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Signs of a Healthy Forest My Land Plan

WEBColorado aspens.jpg A tree health checklist can help you determine how healthy your forest is and what action you can take to improve woodland health. Credit: Flickr's Lon&Queta …

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Forest Health 101 My Land Plan

WEBA forest restoration expert and landowner inspect a longleaf pine stand for signs of good health and proper management. Your forest is more than just trees—it’s the community …

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How to create healthy bird habitat in your woods My Land Plan

WEBWhen cutting trees, practice single-tree removal or limit sections of tree removal to 1.25 acres at most. Retaining clusters of over-story trees will help provide continuous habitat …

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Make it healthy My Land Plan

WEBTo measure the health of your forest, you will need to look at every element in the system. That may sound like a lot, but all you really need is a checklist and some time to look …

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Revegetation and Erosion Control My Land Plan

WEBAny woodland management that removes vegetation or compacts soil will impact soil and water dynamics. To restore woodland health, return native plants to the land as soon as …

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How to care for streams on your land My Land Plan

WEBZone 1, the streamside zone, stabilizes the bank and provides shade and organic material to the stream. It is typically planted with large trees and shrubs. Zone 2 (the middle …

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How to Care for Streams My Land Plan

WEBThere are three main ways a landowner can care for nearby streams: creating streamside management zones, removing barriers that interrupt a stream’s continuity and …

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Create Healthier Woods My Land Plan

WEBThen make your woods healthier with these activities: Plant Trees and restore your woods. Protect the water and soil on your land. Thinning your trees. Prescribed burns. …

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How To Care for Rivers My Land Plan

WEBwackybadger.jpg if a river runs through it, it means extra care is needed. Credit: Flickr's wackybadger Just like streams, rivers can boost property values and create recreational …

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More steps to creating healthy bird habitat on your land My Land …

WEBmd_buffered_stream.jpg A buffer of 200-300 feet around streams protects water quality. Credit: Chesapeake Bay Program Promote the health of waterways and wetlands. …

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Thinning Your Woods My Land Plan

WEBThinning or removing some of the trees in your woods can help you establish the optimal density for your land. With the right training, equipment and guidance, you can thin your …

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The Top Five Ways Floods Affect Your Forest My Land Plan

WEBSuffocation. Deposited mud, sediment and standing water can saturate the soil, depleting it of oxygen and suffocating trees. The higher the water line, the greater the damage: a …

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How to care for lakes on your land My Land Plan

WEBwackybadger.jpg If a river runs through it, it means extra care is needed. Credit: Flickr's wackybadger Just like streams, rivers can boost property values and create recreational …

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How to Thin Your Woods My Land Plan

WEB20130531_20130601_a1_cd01firefightersp1.jpg Go through the appropriate steps before thinning your woods. Credit: Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post Thinning shapes …

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Restoring Forest Ecosystems My Land Plan

WEBThat ecosystem includes your trees, understory plants, the soil and all the organisms that live in it, any bodies of water and the plants and animals that live there, and local wildlife. …

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How to care for ponds on your land My Land Plan

WEBDepth and volume: In general, sportfishing ponds should be at least one acre in size and have a depth of 8- to 12-feet in at least 25 percent of the pond basin. The ideal depth …

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What is a Forest of Recognized Importance

WEBForest of Recognized Importance is a term first introduced in AFF’s 2015-2020 Standards of Sustainability. FORI replaces the High Conservation Value Forest (HCVF) designation in …

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Habitat for Fish and Other Aquatic Species

WEBHow to create a healthy habitat for fish: As a landowner, you have control of a number of factors that influence the quality of fish habitats, including aquatic plants, habitat …

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I'm meeting with a forester, what should I expect

WEBA forester can work with you identify activities you can do to maintain the health of your land and achieve the goals you have for your land. Forester, like tax accountants, …

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