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Christmas Trees - Different Local Species and their Maintenance
From l. to r.: Leyland cypress, Arizona cypress, Virginia Pine, Easter redcedar

This article discuses the Christmas Tree farm industry in general, then describes the most common tree species found in Louisiana, and gives some tips on choosing the right tree and keeping it healthy.

Hire an Arborist for Residential Tree Care
hire an arborist

Trees on home grounds or in parks are assets to everyone. Trees also are long-term investments for property owners. Like any investment, trees require effort to maintain their value. That means tree owners must make careful decisions about care and maintenance, which may require theoccasional advice and service of a professional – an arborist.

Adding Value to the Workplace
Prioritize to-do list

It is important to have a workplace environment that makes employees feel welcome and respected. The following is a list of behaviors that should help add value to your workplace

Working Safely with Treated Wood
A few tips on health and safety for those using treated wood in construction projects.

General Methods
Image of site preparation and plantings following the land contours
Best management practices for site preparation and reforestation.
Video: Felling and Skidding
Felling and Skidding
Video streams of felling and skidding activities and BMPs associated with felling and skidding
Notification of Commercial Harvesting Form
Commercial Harvesting
This form should be completed prior to commencement of commercial harvesting activities adjacent to natural and scenic rivers.
Forest Road BMPs--Road Construction Video
Road Construction
Describes procedures to follow when constructing a road in a forest.
Forest Road BMPs--Forest Road Video
Forest Road
Describes procedures to follow when constructing a road in a forest.
Considerations for Forest Landowners
This section describes useful steps forest landowners can take to ensure that their forestland is protected and managed sustainably.
Access Systems
Mandatory best management practices for road construction and maintenance in forest wetlands
Map and Legend of the Louisiana Natural and Scenic Rivers System
Image of a map of Louisiana's Natural and Scenic Rivers
A map of the Louisiana Natural and Scenic Rivers that shows which parts of rivers in Louisiana are part of the system. The river systems are numbered and the numbers correspond to the numbers listed in the legend.
Reforestation and Forest Chemicals in Wetlands
BMPs for chemical use and application in forest wetlands.
Site Preparation in Wetlands
Description of circumstances where site preparation activities do or do not require a permit.