Alabama Forest Owner's Guide
to Information Resources

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Introduction

Understanding
Information

Sources of
Publications

Woodlots/Small
Forests

Forest
Resources

Plants and
Animals

Planning the
Resource

Management for
Trees

Management for
Wildlife

Management for
Alternative Uses

Business
Information

Forest Industry

Environmental
Protection

Forestry Law

Reference
Sources

Special Methods
and Practices

Background
Information

Current
Periodicals

Programs for
Landowners

Guide and
Publication Lists

Conclusion

A few major reference tools contain basic data and information for professionals and practitioners.

Martin, Alexander, C.; Sim, Herbert S; and Nelson, Arnold L. American Wildlife & Plants. New York: Dover Publications, 1985. 500 p. $9.56
For hundreds of species of birds and mammals, gives data on foods, ranges, habits, and economics. Also, lists plants used by wildlife, and then in a sub-listing shows what birds and mammals use specific plants.

Service Foresters Handbook. Atlanta: U.S.D.A. Forest Service. Southern Region, 1986. (R8-RM 11) 129 p.
An essential reference tool for practicing field foresters and forest owners. Packed with valuable data and information such as hardwood soil suitability tables, guidelines for wildlife habitat management, firewood calculations, tree planting guides, and more.

Wenger, Karl. F., ed. Forestry Handbook, 2nd ed. New York: Wiley, 1984. 1335 p. $200
An indispensable reference book of data and methods for all forestry and related fields. Covers all topics of major interest, such as insect and disease management, fire management, forest products, wildlife and fish management, cultivation of forest crops, and outdoor recreation management.

Evans, David S., ed. Terms of the Trade: A Reference for the Forest Products Industry, 3rd ed. Eugene, Ore.: Random Lengths Publications, 1993. 351 p.
A dictionary of words and phrases used in forestry, logging, manufacturing, marketing, construction, and related areas. For veterans and beginners.

A brief glossary of common forestry terms is produced by the Alabama Forestry Commission.