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- Characteristics of Common Western Virginia TreesGagnon, Jennifer L. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020)tables contained in this publication describe some important silvical characteristics of trees common in Virginia’s mountains. Landowners and foresters can use this information to make silvicultural decisions that achieve forest-management objectives.
- Dealing with Timber TheftBaker, Shawn A.; Mortimer, Michael J.; Gagnon, Jennifer L. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2005-09-01)Forestland can provide countless hours of recreational benefits as well as an important source of income. Many landowners take careful steps to ensure that their property is managed to maximize the benefits they receive. However, all of this work can be easily eradicated by one of Virginia's most dreaded forest pests: timber thieves.
- Exotic Invasive PlantsGagnon, Jennifer L. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020)Characteristics that make up exotic invasive plants are: a lack of natural predators in their new environment, prolific reproduction, multiple means of reproduction, excellent dispersal, adaptability, early arrival, altered forest structure, altered ecosystem function, reduction of native species, and decreased biodiversity. Ways to manage such species are mechanical control, biological control, chemical control, and cultural control
- Forest Certification Perspectives in the Wood Products Supply Chain in Virginia, U.S.A.Munsell, John F.; Ares, Adrian; Barrett, Scott M.; Bond, Brian H.; Gagnon, Jennifer L. (MDPI, 2017-09-26)Participation among private forest owners, logging contractors, and wood products manufacturers in the forest certification sector remains low. Those that enroll are mainly large-acreage owners and specialized manufacturers. Little is known about certification perspectives across the supply chain and how they relate. Comparing what owners, contractors, and manufacturers think about certification would increase insight regarding sector growth. In this study, 2,741 private forest owners, logging contractors, and wood products manufacturers in Virginia, U.S.A. were surveyed about their beliefs regarding the impact of certification on economic opportunities and image and the extent to which they think it positively affects the forestry sector and understand how to certify forestland. Co-orientation was used to map alignment and predictions between respondents. Owner and contractor responses were similar and predictions about each other mostly accurate, but manufacturer responses and predictions were largely incongruent. Manufacturers generally aligned more so with contractors than owners but contractors identified slightly more with owners. Owners and contractors shared perspectives and a discernable identity, whereas manufacturers viewed certification in a less positive light. Implications for participation in forest certification focus largely on interrelationships of actor perspectives regardless of scale and emphasize the roles each can play in the forest certification sector.
- Forest Landowner’s Guide To The Measurement Of Timber And LogsJohnson, James E.; Gagnon, Jennifer L. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020)Many factors determine your stumpage value, but the most important are the species of trees you have, the quality and size of the trees, the location of your woodlot, the prevailing market conditions, the terrain, and the amount of wood you have to sell.
- Forest Landowner’s Guide To The Measurement Of Timber And LogsJohnson, James E. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020-07-01)it is possible that you may be quoted dramatically different prices based upon different estimates of the amount of timber you have and the units of measurement used. Methods of measuring timber and the units of measurement often differ between buyers, and, as a seller, you should understand these methods, the units of measurement, and have an idea as to a reasonable price for your timber.
- Forests of Virginia: Importance, Composition, Ecology, Threats, and ManagementGagnon, Jennifer L. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2016-03-04)Discusses the importance of Virginia's forests, their composition, and the ways ecological and human factors influence them. Also focuses on forest management and the citizens play in the stewardship of the land.
- A Guide for Virginia Forest LandownersGagnon, Jennifer L. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2005-09-01)The purpose of this publication is to provide you with a set of suggestions for starting or continuing to actively manage your land. In addition, this guide will help you understand the importance of timber harvest planning and how to work with professional foresters and natural resource management agencies.
- Guide to threatened and endangered species on private lands in VirginiaGagnon, Jennifer L.; Barrett, Scott M.; Parkhurst, James A. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2010-10-05)Under the federal Endangered Species Act and Virginia's endangered species regulations, landowners are required to minimize negative effects on threatened and endangered species. This publication summarizes the relevant legal statutes and explains the steps to be taken by landowners and natural resource professionals to meet the legal requirements.
- Guide to Threatened and Endangered Species on Private Lands in VirginiaGagnon, Jennifer L.; Barrett, Scott M.; Parkhurst, James A. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2018-09-06)Under the federal Endangered Species Act and Virginia's endangered species regulations, landowners are required to minimize negative effects on threatened and endangered species. This publication summaries the relevant statutes and explains the steps that landowners and natural resource professionals should follow to meet the legal requirements.
- Invasive Exotic Plant Species: Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata)Yancy, Matthew; Gagnon, Jennifer L. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020)Autumn olive and its identification, similar species, and control
- Invasive Exotic Plant Species: Honeysuckle (Lonicera spp.)Yancey, Matthew; Gagnon, Jennifer L. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020)Lonicera spp. and its identification, leaves, fruit, flower, form, and control
- Investing in Sustainable Forestry: A Guide for Virginia's Forest LandownersMunsell, John F.; Gagnon, Jennifer L. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2011-05-18)Provides Virginia's forest landowners with strategies for making profitable investments through sustainable forest management. It describes the seven-criteria Montreal Process and lists sources of information and assistance.
- Legacy Planning - A Guide For Virginia LandownersGagnon, Jennifer L.; Downing, Adam K.; Santucci, Mike; Mountain, Travis (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2021-01-11)Most woodland owners want their land to stay intact, in forest, and in family, even after they pass. Unfortunately, land is most vulnerable to subdivision, land use change, and being sold out of the family when it passes from one generation to the next. This is often a result of poor (or no) planning. Fortunately, with proper planning and communication, these unwanted changes can be avoided. This guide leads families through a 9-step process to help ensure everyone's wishes for the land are met.
- Legacy Planning - A Guide For Virginia LandownersGagnon, Jennifer L.; Downing, Adam K.; Santucci, Mike; Mountain, Travis P. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020-11-11)Most woodland owners want their land to stay intact, in forest, and in family, even after they pass. Unfortunately, land is most vulnerable to subdivision, land use change, and being sold out of the family when it passes from one generation to the next. This is often a result of poor (or no) planning. Fortunately, with proper planning and communication, these unwanted changes can be avoided. This guide leads families through a 9-step process to help ensure everyone's wishes for the land are met.
- Measuring Site IndexYancy, Matthew (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020)How to measure site indexes (SI). SI is a measurement commonly used by foresters to describe the productivity of a site. The higher the SI, the higher the site productivity (trees will grow faster than on a site with a lower SI).
- The Role of Logging Business Owners in Forest CertificationBarrett, Scott M.; Munsell, John F.; Gagnon, Jennifer L. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2018-11-09)Provides information about forest certification programs to encourage a commitment to sustainable forest management among participants.
- The Role of Logging Business Owners in Forest CertificationBarrett, Scott M.; Munsell, John F.; Gagnon, Jennifer L. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2013-05-22)Many forest products companies and landowners participate in forest certification programs. Forest certification programs set standards for sustainable forest management and verify that they are being met. Participants in certification programs commit to meeting sustainable forest management standards and are periodically audited by a third party to verify compliance.
- Shortleaf Pine: An Option for Virginia LandownersGagnon, Jennifer L.; Johnson, James E. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-05-01)This publication covers the physical and main features, plant needs, functions, care, and additional information for Shortleaf Pine, Pinus echinata.
- So You Want To Sell TimberDowning, Adam K.; Gagnon, Jennifer L. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2015-09-23)Discusses factors and conditions relating to the sale of timber that should be always be considered, including why selling occurs, when to sell, and how to sell.