Videos and Webinars – Native Trees and Plants
Native Plants of the Longleaf Pine Forest and Active Management of Early Successional Plant Communities (NC State Extension Forestry webinar) Learn about the high diversity of plant species characteristics of the longleaf pine ecosystem and how it supports the many common and unique wildlife species in these open forests dominated by a single tree. Participants will also learn how to maximize wildlife management goals through active management of early successional plant communities. Commonly referred to as early successional habitat, these plant communities benefit a vast array of wildlife species including the northern bobwhite quail, monarch butterfly, and red-cockaded woodpecker. This webinar will address active management techniques and discuss some specific tips to reach one’s property objectives.
Longleaf Establishment and Management on Private Lands (Alabama Cooperative Extension webinar)
This webinar discusses the different longleaf types, threats to the Native Longleaf Pine Systems as outlined by the FSC US National Risk Assessment, landowner trends, and wrap up with important considerations when establishing and managing longleaf pine.
The Basics of Longleaf Understory Establishment and Enhancement (American Tree Farm System)
This webinar addresses longleaf understory restoration topics including what plant species to use, whether to plant seed or plugs, and what site prep techniques and restoration strategies to use.
Rake in the Profits With Pine Straw (American Tree Farm System)
Pine straw is a non-timber forest product that is produced when southern pine trees such as longleaf, slash, or loblolly pines drop their needles in the fall. The resulting pine straw can be raked by hand or harvested using a mechanical raking machine and turned into bales. Landowners can manage their forest to harvest and then sell the straw on a per-acre or per-bale basis for a nice profit.
Silvicultural Aspects of Longleaf Pine (USDA Forest Service et. al)
This webinar will look at the longleaf life cycle, climate and soil requirements and fire adaptation, and provide a general overview of longleaf silviculture. Other topics include current markets for longleaf pine wood, needles, and cones, and the ecological benefits of longleaf ecosystem service.
Introduction to the Longleaf Ecosystem (eFIRE)
This video focuses on the economic history of the longleaf pine and current efforts to restore it to the Southern region.
White Oak Acorn Harvest (North Carolina Tree Farm Program video)
How to Use a Dibble Bar to Plant Tree Seedlings (North Carolina Tree Farm Program video)
Tree Farmer Rett Davis reviews how to properly use a dibble bar to plant tree seedlings on your Tree Farm.
How to Select the Right Tree for the Right Location (North Carolina Tree Farm Program video)
Learn about the tree characteristics you should consider when selecting a tree for a particular spot from Tree Farmer Rett Davis.
Hard and Soft Mast for Wildlife (North Carolina Tree Farm Program video)
Persimmon Tree (North Carolina Tree Farm Program video)
Bald Cypress (North Carolina Tree Farm Program video)
Ironwood (North Carolina Tree Farm Program video)
Tree Farmer Rett Davis discusses the uses of ironwood and how to identify it in your woods.
Box Elder Tree (North Carolina Tree Farm Program video)
The box elder is sometimes confused with poison ivy when it first sprouts. Learn to identify it by its distinct green stem from Tree Farmer Rett Davis.
Red and White Oak (North Carolina Tree Farm Program video)
Learn to identify red oak and white oak by their leaves.
Red, Silver and Southern Sugar Maples (North Carolina Tree Farm Program video)
Here’s how to identify three types of maple trees found in North Carolina by their leaves as presented by Tree Farmer Rett Davis.
The Dogwood Flower (North Carolina Tree Farm Program video)
Tree Farmer Rett Davis teaches about dogwood, North Carolina’s state flower.
Cardinal Flower (North Carolina Tree Farm Program video)
Learn about cardinal flower – a herbaceous perennial that grows near water in wet soil, blooms in the fall and is pollinated by hummingbirds.
Rattlesnake Plantain (North Carolina Tree Farm Program video)
Learn about this plant, which is native to North Carolina, is in the orchid family, prefers dry soils and blooms in the spring.
Resurrection Fern (North Carolina Tree Farm Program video)
Running Cedar (North Carolina Tree Farm Program video)
Yellow Crowns Beard (North Carolina Tree Farm Program video)
Wild Ginger (North Carolina Tree Farm Program video)
Ferns: Christmas, Rattlesnake and Ebony Spleenwort (North Carolina Tree Farm Program video)