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CAFMS Coordinator Lindsey Hosier holds up a “duff brownie” (thick layer of duff) to better understand its structure and potential for smoldering.

What is Duff and Why Does it Matter When Conducting Prescribed Burns?

Duff, a layer of partially decayed organic material, is a normal part of the forest floor. However, when fire has been absent for too long, it can build up to levels that increase a number of risks…

Soils and species in different landscape positions in a large river valley in the coastal plain.

New Publication About Tree Site Selection!

By making strategic land management decisions, landowners can have a forest that meets their needs. Whether you are in the Mountains, Piedmont, or Coastal Plain, tree species have certain sites that…