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ArticlesNative Plants of PA: Ostrich fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris)
Ostrich fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris) is a native fern to the United States and is found across the state of Pennsylvania. This article describes ostrich fern biology, ecology, and use in landscaping. -
ArticlesNative Plants of PA: Spicebush (Lindera benzoin)
Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) is a native shrub to the United States and is found across the state of Pennsylvania. This article describes spicebush biology, ecology, and use in landscaping. -
ArticlesToxicity of Yew Wood and Roots
A case study of yew toxicity in fresh and aged yew roots and stem. -
ArticlesCalculating the Green Weight of Wood Species
How much does wood weigh? The question is simple enough for dry wood, but more difficult when wood is freshly cut. -
ArticlesForest Products
Forest products may include lumber and its byproducts, medicinal plants, maple syrup, and mushrooms just to name a few. -
ArticlesNative Plants of PA: Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
Red maple (Acer rubrum) is a native tree to the United States and is found across the state of Pennsylvania. This article describes red maple biology, ecology, and use in landscaping. -
ArticlesWhat Are Rays in Wood?
Rays in trees serve to move sap horizontally in the tree and provide storage for sugars for future use. -
VideosForest Mycology 101
Length 5:34Forest Mycology is the study of fungi that live in forests. These fungi play many roles in forest ecosystems, from decomposers to tree growth helpers. They are more than just mushrooms! -
VideosWhy Does Lumber Need to be Dried?
Length 9:01After lumber is sawn from the log it must be dried before it can be put into use. The forest products industry spends a lot of time and money to dry lumber and this video explains the reasons why. -
ArticlesLockout/Tagout for the Wood Products Industry
Using the proper lockout/tagout procedures will eliminate the possibility of employees becoming injured and prevent deaths within the wood products industry. -
VideosBent Wood Beautiful Strength
Length 4:57Bent Wood is a unique product made from hardwood lumber. It adds beauty and strength to furniture, construction, art, sports equipment, buggy wheels, and many other items. -
ArticlesReaction Wood in Trees
Reaction wood in trees is a mechanism to help a crooked tree to grow straight or to help the tree get more sunlight. Learn how reaction wood affects lumber that is sawn from it. -
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Living on a Few Acres: Maple Syrup Production and Beekeeping
When 12/11/2025Length 2 hoursEvent Format Virtual | LiveLearn the essentials of maple syrup production, beekeeping, and pollination, and gain practical skills to start harvesting syrup and extracting honey on your property. -
ArticlesHardwood or Hard Wood?
This article explains the difference between a hardwood and a wood that is hard. -
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Forest Farming: Maple Syrup
When 12/18/2025Length 1 hour, 30 minutesEvent Format Virtual | LiveLearn the basics of maple syrup production, from sap to syrup, and discover how forest farming can provide non-timber products for personal use or income. Recordings available for registrants. -
VideosMini Maple Sugaring
Length 6:50Mini 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. -
VideosTree Burl Breakdown
Length 5:44Tree 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. -
ArticlesWhat Is Heartwood in Trees?
The dark-colored area of a tree is called heartwood, and the lighter-colored area is called sapwood. What causes this change in color in the wood, and how does it affect the wood properties? -
ArticlesFactors That Influence Timber Prices
Timber prices can fluctuate from year to year, month to month, and even week to week. This article will explain some of the factors that can influence the price that is paid for timber at any given time. -
ArticlesUsing Your Own Lumber For Building Projects
Using your own lumber for building projects is not as straightforward as it seems. This article will offer some things to consider before starting a project using your own, ungraded lumber. -
ArticlesWhat is Selling Forest Carbon Like? Three Landowners' Experiences
This article describes the experience that three Pennsylvanian forest landowners had selling carbon. -
ArticlesWhat is Spalted Wood?
Rotting wood, if found at the right time, can sometimes produce magnificent pieces of art. -
ArticlesBe Safe Around Wooden Pallets!
Wood pallets are indispensable components of modern supply chains; without them, our system of moving raw materials and finished goods would be much slower, less efficient, and more costly. -
VideosUnderstanding Equilibrium Moisture Content
Length 5:47A look at how moisture in the air affects the moisture content of lumber. -
ArticlesBrown Rot in Wood
Brown rot, sometimes called cubical brown rot, is one type of decay fungi that can attack wood that leaves the wood with a reddish color and small, cube-shaped pieces of wood.


