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 management plan is essential for every forest, big and small. A plan ensures that the forest owner will get high productivity and optimal results. Specific objectives are important. Good reads:

Decker, D. J., and others. Wildlife and Timber from Private Lands: A Landowner's Guide to Planning. Ithaca, N.Y.: Cooperative Extension, New York State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 1983. (Information Bulletin No. 193) 56 p.

Outlines topics such as needs of wildlife, forest-wildlife management approaches, small-scale wildlife management practices, special wildlife habitat components, and timber stand improvement. Provides a sample woodland wildlife plan.

Balmer, William E., and Williston, Hamlin L. Forest Management by Objectives. Atlanta: U.S.D.A. Forest Service. Southeastern Area. State and Private Forestry, 1975. (Forest Management Bulletin) 4 p.

Outlines ways and means to manage young pine stands for various objectives, including wood production, wildlife, range, landscape, and water resources.