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February 2006 AGROFORESTRY NEWSLINE >>> February 2006 News of the science and practice of temperate agroforestry in North America, brought to you by the Association for Temperate Agroforestry (AFTA). IN THIS EDITION:
Windbreaks In Texas In order to reduce soil erosion by blowing winds, the NRCS, Texas Forest Service, and various Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) have established a program to help land managers with the selection and availability of trees for windbreaks. The Knox City Plant Materials Center has done extensive research on trees and shrubs suitable for windbreaks specifically in Texas.Bur oak, Texas swampmallow, spike dropseed, and eastern gamagrass are only several of the many improved plants that the Knox City PMC has released. Landowners are able to visit their local SWCD office to find out what to plant and how to manage and care for their investment. The Texas Forest Service and SWCD also provide seedlings that can be bought directly from either of their offices. Hedgerows Poster Good Nature Publishing Company has a newly released poster titled Pacific Northwest Hedgerows. The poster features a riparian buffer that protects the nearby salmon stream and provides a living fence between the farm animals and wildlife. This artwork portrays over 30 different species of plants and animals native to the Pacific Northwest. Black Walnuts In A New Century The 6th Walnut Council research symposium presents papers and abstracts on many aspects of black walnut research. Some of the topics covered include; agroforestry, pest management, plantation establishment, natural stand management, nursery production, genetic improvement, and economics of black walnuts and related species. There is also an abstract on Persian Walnut breeding in California, as well as information on the California walnut industry. Conservation Security Program Sign-Up The Conservation Security Program was created in order to reward the nation’s leading conservationists. The basic goal of this program is to encourage producers to maintain and enhance natural resources within their private agricultural land. It announced the 2006 sign-up late last month and provides funding for producers in 60 watersheds nationwide. Nearly 11 million acres are already enrolled in the CSP and payments are made through three tiers of conservation contracts. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Thanks to the following correspondents and sources for the information they contributed this month: Knox City PMC, NRCS, Good Nature Publishing Company, USDA. YOU CAN HELP Please tell us about agroforestry-related news from your area or institution. We welcome your contributions of photos and/or news about useful information sources (in print and online), education and training opportunities, research or demonstration projects, success stories, etc. For submission guidelines, please visit www.aftaweb.org/resources1.php?page=47. Contact the Newsline editor by e-mailing infonews@aftaweb.org. SUBSCRIBE/UNSUBSCRIBE To Subscribe or Unsubscribe to the Agroforestry Newsline: www.aftaweb.org/resources1.php?page=7 |
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