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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.

Forests play an important role by absorbing large amounts of carbon dioxide and storing it in vegetation and soil. This article explores how forest carbon storage varies across different ownership types in the United States.

A recent study offers detailed insights into how forest carbon stocks are distributed across different ownership types which could be useful for policymakers and stakeholders.

Dr. Marc Abrams, Penn State Professor of Forest Ecology and Tree Physiology, shares aspects of climate change and its impact on eastern forests learned over the course of his 40-year career.

Pennsylvania State University, in collaboration with the Women Owning Woodlands (WOW) network, are conducting a research study to understand the views and experiences of women forest owners regarding climate change in the Eastern US.

This article is a collection of phenology notes specifically focused on the spring months: April, May, and June.

Spalted wood is an uncommonly beautiful natural product produced by fungi in tree wood. It offers forest landowners and woodworkers opportunities to generate income.

This article explores how carbon payments—financial incentives for capturing and storing carbon—could support landowners in funding efforts to manage invasive plants and improve forest health.

Repellents are chemicals applied to provide relief and protection from mosquitoes, ticks, and other biting pests. Proper and safe use of these chemicals is necessary.

Discover a unique three-day event offering forest health updates, woodland stewardship workshops, expert presentations, field tours, and valuable resources for landowners and advocates.

Woodland Wisdom, Part 2 introduces the two main sources of assistance and educational information for forestland owners, and the importance of developing a management plan to better care for a forest.

Forestland owners are encouraged to consider five valuable lessons learned and apply them in the management of their property.

Pennsylvania is tops nationally for the quality hardwoods our forests grow, and the hardwood lumber we produce and export. It is the heartland of hardwoods.

As a forest landowner, you should have a plan that organizes your personal objectives into a strategy for your woods. This article explains how to create a stewardship plan.

Forests inspire Van Wagner to use his musical talents to teach students and the public. In this video he uses his guitar and a mouth bow.

This article covers the importance of woody browse to deer and describes how to increase the amount of browse woodlands provide.

Systematically survey egg masses of Lymantria dispar, or spongy moth (formerly "gypsy moth"), in fall and winter to assess the risk of damage next spring and decide whether aerially spraying control agents is worthwhile.

Care should be taken in winter, and throughout the year, to remain safe in the woods.

Understanding forestland ownership can be challenging. Knowing what you own on your property and why you own forestland are two helpful questions this video addresses.

The forestland owner featured in this video cares for and manages his property in the realization of his dream.

This document describes what a mesophytic cove site is and how to identify and manage it.

Teamwork is a powerful force in the stewardship of private forestland property. Learn about one couple’s efforts to restore the wildlife habitat and sustainability of their inheritance.

There are many ways to teach and share knowledge. Van Wagner teaches people about forests and wildlife through his extraordinary songs.

Field tested resources for helping educators meet Pennsylvania’s Environment and Ecology Academic Standards!

This article contains links to articles that are useful for woodland owners, managers, and enthusiasts.