Alan J. Long

Using Soils to Guide Fertilizer Recommendations for Southern Pines

Eric J. Jokela andAlan J. Long
Other Contacts: Jason G. Vogel

Soils supporting southern pine stands in the South tend to be infertile and nutrient additions are often required to achieve optimum rates of production. This revised 12-page publication describes and classifies soils of the southeastern Coastal Plain region and specifically addresses issues of fertility, growth-limiting nutrients, and fertilizer recommendations for southern pines.

Establishing and Maintaining Wildlife Food Sources

Chris Demers, Alan Long, Chris Latt, and Emma Willcox

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Longleaf Pine Regeneration

Chris Demers, Alan Long, and Patrick Minogue

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Landscaping in Florida with Fire in Mind

Martha C. Monroe, Raelene M. Crandall, Jennifer M. Fill, and Alan J. Long

Wildfire risk depends on the landscape surrounding communities and the vegetation immediately surrounding homes. To protect their homes, residents should consider both the materials used to construct their houses and the vegetation type and arrangement in the area around them. This publication presents information on how to landscape the vegetation, selecting plants with low flammability, pruning ladder fuels, and removing highly combustible materials to create a low-risk area of defensible space around their houses.

Providing Wildlife Cover

Chris Demers, Leslie Hawkins, Alan Long, and Chuck McKelvy

This document outlines the essential elements of wildlife habitat, focusing on the importance of cover. It discusses various types of cover, such as vegetation, brush piles, and tree cavities, and their roles in providing living space for wildlife. The article emphasizes the need for habitat diversity and the benefits of different cover components for various species. It also highlights the importance of nesting sites, travel corridors, and the management practices that can enhance habitat quality for wildlife on forest lands. First published July, 2001.

Selecting a Consulting Forester

Chris Demers andAlan J. Long

This document provides an overview of the role and services of consulting foresters in forest management. It outlines the various technical assistance they offer, including timber sales, tree planting, and wildlife habitat improvement. The article emphasizes the importance of selecting a qualified consultant with proper education, experience, and communication skills. It also highlights the need for consultants to avoid conflicts of interest and maintain ethical conduct. Additionally, it discusses the variability in fee arrangements and the lack of uniform standards for consulting foresters in Florida. First published August 2001.

Steps to Marketing Timber

Chris Demers andAlan J. Long

This article provides forest landowners some important guidelines to follow when planning and conducting a timber sale.

Controlling Invasive Plants in North Florida Forests

Chris Demers, Patrick J. Minogue, Michael G. Andreu, Alan J. Long, andRick Williams

Early detection and removal of invasive plants is the key to successful management. This publication describes many of the current methods used to manage some of the more common and troublesome invasive exotic plants in north Florida forests. These pest species may occur in established forest stands or when establishing new plantations. Consult the sources referenced in this paper for additional details about these and other methods.

Establishment of Silvopasture in Existing Pastures

Jarek Nowak, Alan J. Long, andAnn Blount
Other Contacts: Patrick J. Minogue

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Fire in the Wildland-Urban Interface: Selecting and Maintaining Firewise Plants for Landscaping

J. Douglas Doran, Jennifer M. Fill, Raelene M. Crandall, Cotton K. Randall, and Alan J. Long

For homeowners who live in an area with a medium to high risk of wildfire, creating an area of defensible space is crucial for protecting houses and other structures. The movement of a wildfire is controlled primarily by the flammability of the plants present and how those plants are arranged, both vertically and horizontally. This publication details how the structure and composition of the vegetation, from leaf to the whole plant, affect the likelihood that a fire will ignite and spread. It also describes how plants' horizontal and vertical arrangement can affect wildfire ignition and spread near homes, concluding with recommendations for firewise landscaping.

Assessment and Management of Hurricane Damaged Timberland

Alan Long, Rick Williams, Chris Demers, Jarek Nowak, Nicole Strong, Jib Davidson, and John Holzaepfel

Every year, southern timberland is damaged by hurricanes, ice storms, or tornados somewhere in the region. In response, a variety of information sources have been developed to address the many issues associated with such damage. This fact sheet summarizes information and guidelines from these sources, with a focus on Florida. It provides guidance to forestland owners for assessing severe storm damage, handling salvage operations and timber sales, minimizing potential impacts of other disasters after the storm, dealing with financial issues such as income tax casualty losses, and altering management plans. The references listed at the end may provide landowners with additional information relevant to their particular situation.

Thinning Southern Pines—A Key to Greater Returns

Chris Demers, Michael G. Andreu, Babe McGowan, Alan J. Long, andJarek Nowak

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Animal Systems

Forest Management in the Interface: Amenity Resources

Bruce Hull, Sarah F. Ashton, Rien M. Visser, and Martha C. Monroe

Fire in the Wildland-Urban Interface: Selecting Firewise Shrubs to Reduce Wildfire Risk

Annie Hermansen-Báez, Raelene M. Crandall, Wayne C. Zipperer, Alan J. Long, Anna L. Behm, Dawn McKinstry, and Anne Andreu

Properties in the wildland-urban interface frequently use shrubs in landscaping. Although shrubs are attractive, some types can be risky to plant near structures in fire-prone areas. Property owners in such areas should consult existing guides for shrubs that do not burn easily and should routinely maintain shrubs and other vegetation within the defensible space around houses and other structures.

Benefits of Prescribed Fire

Michael G. Andreu, Chris Demers, and Alan Long

This publication gives an introductory overview of the role of fire in forest systems, the benefits of using prescribed fire as a part of forest management, and the necessary safety and regulatory precautions that landowners and land managers need to adhere to in using prescribed fire.

Beneficios de las quemas controladas o prescritas

Michael G. Andreu, Chris Demers y Alan Long y traducido por Soraya Sus

Esta publicación ofrece una visión general introductoria de la función del fuego en los sistemas forestales, los beneficios de la utilización de quemas controladas o prescritas como parte del manejo forestal, la seguridad necesaria y las precauciones reglamentarias que los propietarios y administradores de tierras deben cumplir en el uso de las quemas controladas o prescritas.