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.
By Art Gover, David R. Jackson, Sarah Wurzbacher, Skylure Templeton
La rosa multiflora (Rosa multiflora) es una especie exótica invasora catalogada como maleza nociva en Pensilvania. Este artÃculo incluye imágenes útiles para su identificación y ofrece recomendaciones prácticas para su control, entre ellas un calendario de manejo y periodos de aplicación de tratamientos.
By Art Gover, David R. Jackson, Sarah Wurzbacher, Skylure Templeton
El arbusto ardiente (Euonymus alatus) es un arbusto invasor muy utilizado en jardinerÃa. Este artÃculo muestra imágenes que ayudan a su identificación y ofrece recomendaciones para su control, incluyendo estrategias de control y calendario de tratamientos.
Lycorma delicatula, commonly known as the spotted lanternfly (SLF), is an invasive insect pest present in Pennsylvania and some other eastern states. SLF threatens grape production and tree health and is a nuisance in landscapes.
By Art Gover, David R. Jackson, Sarah Wurzbacher, Skylure Templeton
El celastro (Celastrus orbiculatus) es una enredadera leñosa, perenne e invasora. Este artÃculo presenta imágenes para facilitar su identificación y ofrece recomendaciones para su control, incluyendo un calendario de manejo y una tabla con tratamientos de control y tiempos sugeridos.
By Art Gover, David R. Jackson, Sarah Wurzbacher, Skylure Templeton
El aligustre (Ligustrum spp.) es un arbusto exótico invasivo. Este artÃculo muestra imágenes que ayudan a su identificación y ofrece recomendaciones para su control, incluyendo estrategias de control y calendario de tratamientos.
Discovering history on private forestland properties is fun and recreational. Historical archives, local experts, and metal detectors can aid in the process.
By Art Gover, David R. Jackson, Sarah Wurzbacher, Skylure Templeton
La madreselva (Lonicera spp.) es un arbusto exótico invasivo. Este artÃculo muestra imágenes que ayudan a su identificación y ofrece recomendaciones para su control, incluyendo estrategias de control y calendario de tratamientos.
By Art Gover, David R. Jackson, Sarah Wurzbacher, Skylure Templeton
La hierba zancuda (Microstegium vimineum) es una gramÃnea anual invasora. Este artÃculo muestra imágenes que ayudan a su identificación y ofrece recomendaciones para su control, incluyendo estrategias de control y calendario de tratamientos.
This video provides basics about wildlife habitat enhancement. It covers plant diversity, forest structure, food and water for wildlife, and sources of professional assistance.
This bi-monthly article is a collection of forest health observations, plant and animal phenology, important upcoming dates, and hunting season changes.
Mini maple sugaring, also called backyard, small scale, or hobby sugaring, is a popular and sweet pastime. Recent advances have made it less time-consuming and laborious.
Este artÃculo se centra en la descripción de la hierba canasto de hoja ondulada (Oplismenus undulatifolius) y proporciona información sobre su identificación, manejo y control.
The different ways that climate change is expected to influence the future of forests and the resources made available by the USDA Climate Hubs to forest owners and managers
This article discusses forested watersheds, effects of timber harvesting and how to protect the watershed, and technical information specific to Pennsylvania.
Invasive shrubs are especially difficult to eradicate. Learn when and how to apply control measures, including herbicides, to control these undesirable plants.
Tree burls are tumor-like growths in trees that produce dense, beautifully figured wood. They are highly prized and valuable for making one-of-kind objects.
This bi-monthly article is a collection of forest health observations, plant and animal phenology, important upcoming dates, and hunting season changes.
Tree shelter cages constructed with metal garden fencing help protect newly planted tree and shrub seedlings from wildlife damage and other problems such as overheating, and wind knock-over sometimes associated with plastic tree tubes.
This article offers an overview of forest stewardship, a way for forest landowners to learn to be better stewards of their land and avoid costly or resource-damaging mistakes.
This publication is intended to help landowners understand some of the complex decisions around timber harvesting, and ensure a successful timber sale.