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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.
Louisiana Timber Report, first quarter, 2013.
Louisiana Timber Report
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.
Arborist Dave Leonard uses and air knife to remedy soil compaction under a live oak tree in New Orleans.
Hire an Arborist for Residential Tree Needs
Sound stewardship of urban and community trees includes employing the services of arborists to help maintain their health and vitality. This article provides the homeowner tips on finding and hiring a tree care professional for your residential tree care needs.
Scott Prophet of North American Training Solutions instructs Louisiana Arborists on climbing techniques.
Arborist Workshops 2013
2013 Louisiana Arborist Continuing Education Workshop calendar, agendas and links to registration.
Extension Forestry Publications & Websites
Links to key LSU AgCenter extension forestry publications and related websites, including tax information.
2012 Timber Tax Tips for Forest Landowners
Tax Tips for Forest Landowners for the 2012 Tax Year
Bulletin summarizing Federal income tax provisions related to woodland property for use by woodland owners in preparing their 2012 individual tax returns.
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.
PDF version of Ecology and Management of Bark Beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) in Southern Pine Forests.
Ecology and Management of Bark Beetles 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.
Experimental microwave oven
New CCA process
This article describes a new process to recover heavy metals from pressure-treated wood.
mold on wood
Understanding Mold
This article provides information about mold in housing.
wood piling
Marine Wood Borers
This article describes causes and control of marine wood borer attack on wood.
CCA poles
Proper Disposal of Preservative-Treated Wood
This article informs readers how to properly dispose of preservative-treated wood.
Native Tree Growing guide
Native Tree Growing Guide for Louisiana
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").
Drainage video
Drainage BMPs for Road Construction
(Video 11/21/06) Discussions of forestry best managment practices related to drainage in building roads during harvest. (Running Time: 60 seconds)
Landings, Log Decks and Sets
Best management practices for logging landings, decks and sets and what to avoid.
Revegetation
Best management practices for revegetation as well as equipment maintenance and litter.
Surveys of the Logging Contractor Population – 8 Southern States and Maine.
This survey of loggers in Maine and in eight southern states, were conducted to gain additional information about the logging community and to provide a basis for validating the results of the Logging Capacity Study. This Logging Capacity Study is reasonably representative of the logging population except that it does not appear to be representative of those loggers who work fewer than 200 days per year. This study appears to be representative of 89% of the wood production in the South.
Example treated lumber quality mark
An Overview of the Treated Lumber Quality Mark
This article provides a brief overview of the information provided by the quality mark on treated lumber.
Study On Forests, Forest Products Sets Stage For Educational Programs
Certified forests may be the next trend in lumber marketing, but non-industrial, private forest landowners generally are unwilling to foot the bill, according to a recent study.
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