http://extension.psu.edu/natural-resources/forests/news daily 1 2010-09-06T10:26:26Z http://extension.psu.edu/natural-resources/forests/news/2013/spring-a-season-of-woodland-discovery Springtime woods are a celebration of change, emergence, and discovery. No publisher Allyson Muth 2013-03-29T19:32:23Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/natural-resources/forests/news/2013/oneness-with-nature-living-your-stewardship-ethic Celebrate your connection to your forestland. Learn more about your woods and how to ensure your land ethic is reflected in the trees. No publisher Allyson Muth 2013-02-26T15:19:58Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/natural-resources/forests/news/2013/unprecedented-offer-for-forest-landowners-registration-now-open Registration is now open for the May 10 and 11 2013 Private Forest Landowner Conference: the Future of Penn's Woods. We hope you will come join us! No publisher Allyson Muth 2013-01-28T20:21:39Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/natural-resources/forests/news/2013/what-fiscal-cliff-means-for-forest-landowners The American Forest Foundation (AFF) has a good summary of the income and estate tax and Farm Bill related cost share program implications. No publisher Michael Jacobson 2013-01-03T00:24:07Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/natural-resources/forests/news/2012/winter-leaves-that-hang-on Ever wondered why some deciduous trees hold on to their leaves through the winter and others go bare? Learn about marcescent leaves and why they might just help a tree out... No publisher Allyson Muth 2012-12-17T19:40:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/natural-resources/forests/news/2012/will-bats-stop-logging-in-pa White nose syndrome is killing our bats. The bats use forested areas in the summer months. So of the species are listed as endangered species we talking about potential limits to logging activity from April to November. No publisher Michael Jacobson 2012-12-16T18:25:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/natural-resources/forests/news/2012/pa-forest-inventory-data-are-revealing Forest area increased 1% since 2006 but issues loom on the horizon. No publisher Michael Jacobson 2012-11-15T16:28:41Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/natural-resources/forests/news/2012/your-woodlands-making-good-forest-stewardship-investments With the long growing cycle of Pennsylvania's forests, many landowners work to make improvements, the benefit of which they will never see. Yet, forest stewardship must involve consideration for those who will come after No publisher Allyson Muth 2012-11-01T14:22:44Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/natural-resources/forests/news/2012/agroforestry-in-europe As president of the Association for Temperate Agroforestry I has the opportunity to attend the 1st European Agroforestry Conference in October. Here is a summary I wrote about that meeting. No publisher Michael Jacobson 2012-10-30T21:11:37Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/natural-resources/forests/news/2012/new-dates-for-the-2013-private-forest-landowner-conference-the-future-of-penns-woods The 2013 Private Forest Landowners Conference will take place on May 10-11, at the Blair County Convention Center, Altoona. Join us for a conference dedicated to all who love and live in Pennsylvania's private forests! No publisher Allyson Muth 2012-10-02T17:04:40Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/natural-resources/forests/news/2012/update-on-inheritance-tax-exemption A little more information is available, but will the courts get involved to clarify rules? No publisher Michael Jacobson 2012-09-04T19:25:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/natural-resources/forests/news/2012/brown-leaves-and-bags-in-trees Locust leafminer and fall webworm are active in Pennsylvania's forests. What do these insects' activities mean to the trees they impact? No publisher Allyson Muth 2012-08-21T18:39:22Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/natural-resources/forests/news/2012/pa-inhereritance-tax-eliminated-for-forest-landowners Forest landowners in PA will not have to pay PA inheritance tax if their land passes to heirs No publisher Michael Jacobson 2012-07-02T13:35:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/natural-resources/forests/news/2012/the-politics-of-global-forest-conservation The recent Rio+20 Summit did little to move the forest conservation agenda forward - should I be surprised? No publisher Michael Jacobson 2012-06-29T16:49:33Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/natural-resources/forests/news/2012/adapting-or-mitigating-climate-challenges-in-forest-management Pennsylvania's forests are under threat from myriad invasive insects, diseases, and competitive plants. With changing climate, what new threats will come? Good forest stewardship considers caring for resources for future generations as well as the present. How do we mitigate those threats for Pennsylvania's forestlands? No publisher Allyson Muth 2012-06-07T15:34:39Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/natural-resources/forests/news/2012/2013-private-forest-landowner-conference-the-future-of-penn2019s-woods Introducing the 2013 Private Forest Landowners Conference. Altoona, PA May 3-4, 2013. Come learn and interact with those who care for Penn's Woods. No publisher Allyson Muth 2012-04-30T19:50:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/natural-resources/forests/news/2012/shale-gas-in-south-africa In addition to my forest related work in Africa, I recently had the opportunity to participate in a shale gas conference in South Africa. Here are some observations... No publisher Michael Jacobson 2012-04-01T20:55:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/natural-resources/forests/news/2012/women-and-their-woods-building-a-network-reaching-an-audience Women forest landowners differ from their male counterparts in how they approach their land ownership. Outreach programs are focusing on reaching out to these women forest landowners. No publisher Allyson Muth 2012-03-26T19:58:40Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/natural-resources/forests/news/2012/northern-forests-growing-but-beware USDA Forest Service scientists recently released an assessment that shows forest land has expanded in northern states during the past century despite a 130-percent population jump and relentless environmental threats. No publisher Michael Jacobson 2012-03-17T17:29:29Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/natural-resources/forests/news/2012/spring-coming-early-to-pennsylvanias-woods Just what will an early spring and mild winter mean for our woodland systems? How will a late frost impact forest wildlife? No publisher Allyson Muth 2012-02-29T17:28:01Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/natural-resources/forests/news/2012/a-successful-educational-retreat On a colorful fall weekend this October, twenty-one women landowners headed out to Camp Susque in Trout Run, PA for the inaugural Women and Their Woods Educational Retreat. No publisher Greg Angle 2012-02-16T18:40:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/natural-resources/forests/news/2012/winter-silhouettes An important component to winter tree identification is the shape or silhouette of the tree. The juxtaposition of the dark tree against winter snow or sky provides new "views" to learn your trees. No publisher Allyson Muth 2012-01-23T18:46:11Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/natural-resources/forests/news/2011/why-are-these-trees-growing-like-this Click the link to see. These trees grow in the forest near Gryfino, Poland. The cause of the curvature is unknown. Any guesses? No publisher Michael Jacobson 2011-12-18T16:05:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/natural-resources/forests/news/2011/agroforestry-in-the-spotlight Everyone in the natural resources business may have heard of 'agroforestry' but few actually take it seriously as a land use system. That may be changing. No publisher Michael Jacobson 2011-11-27T16:36:26Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/natural-resources/forests/news/2011/best-management-practices-in-pa An evaluation of Forestry Best Management Practices (BMPS) showed Pennsylvania near the bottom of the pack, relatively. No publisher Michael Jacobson 2011-11-20T18:15:17Z News Item