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Ethan Tapper, forester and author, discusses the stewardship of his own forest and the acts of compassion he practiced to care for and heal the land.

The 2026 Central Hardwood Forest Conference dates are March 3-6, 2026. This conference will discuss all things silviculture and forestry related to the Central Hardwoods Region.

Learn the basics of herbicide use, including types, modes of action, and the roles of adjuvants and surfactants in effective food plot weed control.

Forest aesthetics are contrasted with forestry aesthetics, and the impacts of professional versus nonprofessional forestry on aesthetics are illustrated in this video.

Learn about the ecology of Mid-Atlantic mixed-oak forests, including regeneration challenges, site quality factors, and key traits of major oak species.

Carbon credits and markets are two topics of interest to forest landowners. This video helps explain their role in promoting forest stewardship and generating income.

Forests are important habitat for wildlife, and young forests are particularly critical for many species. They provide food, shelter and cover that is increasing rare.

Private forestland management is challenging, and forest landowners often benefit from the experience and wisdom of peers. This video profiles one successful forest steward.

Ethan Tapper, forester and writer, shares his hope and realistic vision of compassionate forest stewardship through communicating a contemporary forestland ethic.

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

The New York scalewort is a liverwort commonly found growing on trees in Pennsylvania.

Learn about forest ecosystems, management, and stewardship practices. Interact with educators through live discussions and discussion boards.

Using the proper lockout/tagout procedures will eliminate the possibility of employees becoming injured and prevent deaths within the wood products industry.

Explore how you can guide landowners through forest carbon markets in this free webinar introducing a self-paced training course for educators, professionals, and peer mentors.

This article covers tree parts, types of trees, how to plant trees, insects and diseases that affect trees, and more.

Forest landowners needing unbiased assistance managing their property should contact their county’s Service Forester. They work for PA DCNR, Bureau of Forestry, and their help is free.

Lush green vegetation does not always mean a forest is healthy or bodes well for the forest's future.

Discover how to spot and manage invasive and overabundant plants to improve forest health, wildlife habitat, and food plots. Perfect for hunters and anyone interested in land stewardship.

Uncover the hidden world of mycorrhizal fungi and their vital role in forest health in this webinar featuring global experts, with credits for ISA and SAF professionals.

This video cautions viewers about three pitfalls that forest landowners should avoid when managing their property. These include: 1) the lack of a plan, 2) the do-it-yourself timber sale, and 3) the letting Mother Nature rule.

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

This video explains the regulations pertaining to landowners in Pennsylvania about proper use of herbicides in aquatic settings.

Learn about the circumstances in which a non-certified applicator may legally purchase and apply pesticides in Pennsylvania.

Forest-based iron production was practiced widely in the USA for almost 200 years. This ironmaking process and its impact on forests is explored by comparing two iron furnaces.

As a forest landowner, you may wonder whether you could improve you income by putting the land to work. This article covers the basics of business planning, and offers case studies and examples.