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Louisiana Timber Report
Louisiana Timber Report, first quarter, 2013.

The Louisiana Timber Report is provided on a quarterly basis to give forest landowners in Louisiana an indication of average stumpage prices for the most common wood products sold. These prices are averages in the regions indicated.

Extension Forestry Publications & Websites
Links to key LSU AgCenter extension forestry publications and related websites, including tax information.

Contact Information
Contact information for Louisiana Area Extension Foresters by region and the State-wide Extension Wildlife Specialist.

Forestry Events
LSU AgCenter forestry-related event information for 2013.

Arborist Workshops 2013
Scott Prophet of North American Training Solutions instructs Louisiana Arborists on climbing techniques.
2013 Louisiana Arborist Continuing Education Workshop calendar, agendas and links to registration.
Welcome to Extension Forestry
The goal of the Extension Forestry Program is to develop and deliver effective programs and activities that are responsive to the forest and natural resource needs of landowners, professionals, industry and citizens of the state.
Ecology and Management of Bark Beetles in Southern Pine Forests
PDF version of Ecology and Management of Bark Beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) in Southern Pine Forests.
Bark beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) have been an important factor affecting pine forest production in the southern United States.Harvest in advance of, or salvage harvest after, bark beetle attack often is the favored management strategy. This strategy is not as appropriate in public forests managed for values provided by older, more vulnerable trees. High-value sites for cultural or endangered species protection may require use of more expensive management options.
Understanding Mold
mold on wood
This article provides information about mold in housing.
Marine Wood Borers
wood piling
This article describes causes and control of marine wood borer attack on wood.
Proper Disposal of Preservative-Treated Wood
CCA poles
This article informs readers how to properly dispose of preservative-treated wood.
New CCA process
Experimental microwave oven
This article describes a new process to recover heavy metals from pressure-treated wood.
Tax Tips for Forest Landowners for the 2012 Tax Year
2012 Timber Tax Tips for Forest Landowners
Bulletin summarizing Federal income tax provisions related to woodland property for use by woodland owners in preparing their 2012 individual tax returns.
Native Tree Growing Guide for Louisiana
Native Tree Growing guide
This guide will answer some of the most commonly asked questions about tree planting in the area. It suggests native and well-adapted trees for our region and describes how to grow them successfully. The tree illustration fold-out can also be used as a poster (22" x 34").
Revegetation
Best management practices for revegetation as well as equipment maintenance and litter.