Forestry Commission Documents
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The South Carolina Forestry Commission publishes documents on a variety of topics about forestry in South Carolina, including fire activity reports, citizen pamphlets, guides for teachers, and law enforcement guidelines.
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Item Plant this, not that : native alternatives to invasive species in SC(South Carolina State Library, 2024-01-24) South Carolina State Commission of Forestry; Whitesides, DenaInvasive plants threaten the natural integrity of South Carolina forests as they often out-compete native trees, shrubs and plants for light, space, water and nutrients in their natural communities. Serious invasive plant problems increase maintenance costs for landowners and communities alike and compromise biodiversity. Plant native trees, shrubs and other plants in South Carolina. If you identify invasive species on your property, take action to remove plants and control their spread.Item Daddy longlegs : worry not, arachnophobes!(South Carolina State Library, 2023-12-13) South Carolina State Commission of ForestryThis paper describes the Daddy longlegs spider.Item A guide to urban forest plans(South Carolina State Library, 2023-10-23) Firehock, Karen; Doran, Lauren; Green Infrastructure Center, Inc.; South Carolina State Commission of ForestryThis guide was written to assist local governments and tree advocacy groups in understanding what to request and what should be expected when undertaking a planning process for their urban forest. While this guide was written for South Carolina, it can be applied universally. This guide came about following GIC’s review of 100 cities and towns in South Carolina and research into other management plans from multiple U.S. cities. Before embarking on an urban forestry plan, reference this guide to determine the type of plan to pursue and the steps to get there.Item Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program 2023-2024 funds(South Carolina State Library, 2023-10-23) South Carolina State Commission of Forestry; Waite, Francis; Firehock, Karen; White, M. J.Through the Urban and Community Forestry Program, SCFC provides financial assistance for urban and community forestry projects to local governments and organized groups living and working within established developing and populated areas. This PowerPoint presentation explains the program and how to apply for funds.Item Wood Magic pre-visit teacher information Hobcaw Barony Discovery Center(South Carolina State Library, 2023-10-25) South Carolina State Commission of ForestryThis pre-visit information for the Wood Magic Forest Fair includes variety of materials and suggestions to prepare students and teachers for the visit to the Hobcaw Barony Discovery Center.