

Fire for birds, bees and other wildlife
What does the small, non-industrial, timberland owner do for timberland management? I addressed some of these issues in a previous...


Mixon is La.'s longest serving state forester
Described as looking like a modern-day West Texas sheriff: tall and slim, cordial, and affable with a quick mind —and a black string tie...


Looking beyond coronavirus
In forestry, some disruptions, like new mill or seedling technologies, offer strategic choices, while others, like the COVID-19...


Thinking about forestland ownership?
Land ownership and private property rights are fundamental American values, God-given rights so important that our Founding Fathers...


New state conservationist at NRCS La.
My agriculture career began in the private sector with a successful cow-calf operation in my home state of Texas. In the private sector,...


Relationships important for industry
Reared in a military family, my early years were regimented and disciplined. Standing at attention every Saturday morning at my door, I...














