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Japanese honeysuckle is an invasive, non-native climbing vine.

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Pesticide applicators learn how to identify and control invasive herbaceous plants in wooded areas and forests in the Northeast. Earn PDA pesticide applicator credits.

Pesticide applicators learn how to identify and control invasive trees in wooded areas and forests in the Northeast. Earn PDA pesticide applicator credits.

Pesticide applicators learn how to perform basal bark, cut-stump, hack-and-squirt, and foliar applications. Earn PDA pesticide applicator credits.

Asian Jumping Worms are an unusual and destructive pest of eastern USA forests. They rapidly consume an important layer of organic matter and lock up soil nutrients. Learn more about them.

Autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellata) is an invasive shrub. This article includes images for identification and recommendations for control.

This bi-monthly article is a collection of forest health observations, plant and animal phenology, important upcoming dates, and hunting season changes.

Mile-a-Minute (Persicaria perfoliata) is an invasive vine and noxious weed in PA. This article displays images to assist with identification and provides recommendations for control, including a management calendar and treatment and timing table.

Burning bush (Euonymus alatus) is an invasive shrub used in landscape plantings. This article displays images to assist with identification and provides recommendations for control, including a management calendar and treatment and timing table.

Oriental bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus) is an invasive, perennial, woody vine. This article includes images for identification and recommendations for control.

This video is designed to give the basics of applying herbicide to the stump of a cut tree, shrub, or woody vine to prevent resprouting.

Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) when operating a chainsaw is critical, and yet many people are unaware it exists. If you or a loved one uses a chainsaw, this video is a must watch.

Shrub honeysuckles (Lonicera spp.) consists of several species of invasive shrubs. This article displays images to assist with identification and provides recommendations for control, including a management calendar and treatment and timing table.

Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii) is an invasive, non-native woody plant that can grow 3 to 6 feet tall with a similar width.

Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii) is an invasive shrub used in plantings. This article displays images to assist with identification and provides recommendations for control, including a management calendar and treatment and timing table.

This article and companion learn-now video will teach you how to control some of the most problematic invasive shrubs plaguing natural areas.

Learn the distinguishing characteristics of the invasive tree-of-heaven that you can use to accurately identify it.

The eastern tent caterpillar has been observed in the United States since 1646. Outbreaks frequently occur at eight to ten year intervals.

Araneus saevus is found from Canada into the northern United States. It can be seen in forested areas and suburbia with mature landscape plantings.

Lichens are often thought to be a pest or disease to trees and shrubs.

Learn how to apply Crop Tree Release to your woodland by choosing which trees to save or remove, using the right tools, and knowing the best times of year to implement this practice.

A friendship forged through shared interests in forest stewardship and volunteering has stood the test of time and benefited forests, wildlife, and many people too.

Privet (Ligustrum spp.) consists of several species of invasive shrubs. This article displays images to assist with identification and provides recommendations for control, including a management calendar and treatment and timing table.

This video is designed to give the basics of applying herbicide to the intact outer bark of a woody plant to manage competing and invasive species.