Lamar County Forestry Planning Committee

08/11/2025

Loggers and Foresters we would like for you to join us in our workshop. Call for registration.

08/19/2024

Highway 17 South (between Vernon and HIghtogy) - opportunity to work on your patience. You will wait and there is nothing you can do about it but, be safe while waiting for progress. To be better that the man, you got to respect the man.

04/16/2024

Bee on Time and learn something.

04/08/2024

This is one of those plants that has a mind of its own. If you got it growing on your property treat it and keep it off of your neighbors property. Keep the peace.

🌿Let's talk about Kudzu - the notorious invader wreaking havoc in our forests, rights-of-way, and natural areas. 🌱🌿

Kudzu (Pueraria montana) is one of the most widely recognized invasive plants in the southeastern United States. Its aggressive and smothering growth habit makes it a serious w**d problem. 🌳 Read more about how to control Kudzu here: https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/forestry-wildlife/kudzu-control-in-forests-rights-of-way-natural-areas/ 🌍

03/29/2024

Make good things happen for yourself. Easy to put on the pounds but, it had to get rid off them.

With so many food options available, it can be hard to make healthy choices especially when life gets busy.

03/28/2024

What are your blueberries doing? There is some frost damage on my blueberries- pink is good with brown not so good. "Mother Nature" is in control and I will accept her goodness.

03/27/2024

Make good things happen for yourself.

Easter is one of the holiday reminders to apply baits for fire ants! Granular baits are an easy, inexpensive way to reduce the number of mounds on your property by 80 to 90 percent.

You can use these holidays as reminder dates to apply bait:
🔹Easter
🔹Independence Day
🔹Labor Day

(Remember one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to management. Certain treatment products shouldn’t be used near food crops, pets, and livestock.)

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03/18/2024

The Ground Hog does not like to be teased or made fun of.

2024 has brought sustained periods of bitter cold to Alabama. Temperatures in most portions of the state will remain at freezing levels, raising concerns for outdoor plants and infrastructure. Alabama Cooperative Extension System home grounds, gardens and home pests regional agents say it is importa...

03/18/2024

Hold on an enjoy the changes and challenges from Mother Nature.

As spring starts to bring new life, there are times where frost can be an issue early in the season. This causes many gardeners to worry about their newly-planted gardens as well as their already established trees and shrubs.

02/23/2024

Another "get out of the house" opportunity for anyone and anybody. It is time to get out and socialize your mind and body.