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Articles Orchard Wildlife Management - Birds
Margaret C. Brittingham, Ph.D.
On many farms or orchards, bird damage is minimal while for others, problems from birds can be substantial. More
Articles Managing Your Restored Wetland
Margaret C. Brittingham, Ph.D., Charles Andrew Cole, Ph.D., Robert P Brooks, Ph.D.
This manual for landowners describes where wetland restoration is possible and how it is done. It covers basic wetland concepts, ecological concepts and terms, wetland restoration, and maintenance. More
Online Courses $119.00
Learn about forest ecosystems, management, and stewardship practices, as well as wildlife, water, tree identification and measurement, and legacy planning. More
Online Courses Teach for Forests: Forest Education for Teachers and Youth Leaders
6
9 hours, 30 minutes
$119.00
Learn about trees, wildlife, water, and ecology. Learn to teach children and teens with activities and through curriculum recommendations. Earn Act 48 credits. More
Online Courses $79.00
Learn practical knowledge and skills about forest trees, wildlife, and water, as well as forest ecology, management, and silviculture. More
Webinars Wildlife Damage - CSI Wildlife
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Free
Ever wonder who assaulted your apple tree or committed a felony on your tulips? Learn crime scene investigation techniques to learn “who done it.” More
Articles Sanitation When Transitioning High Tunnels
Elsa Sanchez, Ph.D., Scott Diloreto
Sanitation practices limit resources pests need to survive, kill existing pests, and also minimize pests from spreading. More
Videos Are Roadside Springs Safe?
Bryan Swistock, Susan Boser, Mark Madden, James Andrew Clark, Diane Oleson, M.S., Amy Galford, Gary William Micsky
Many people drink water from roadside springs in Pennsylvania. But recent research suggests that you should use caution when consuming spring water. More
Articles Winter Bird Feeding: The Basics
Margaret C. Brittingham, Ph.D.
Feeding birds is a great way to brighten a dreary winter day. It's also a never-ending source of entertainment and enjoyment. More
Articles Water for Wildlife: Bird Baths and Backyard Ponds
Margaret C. Brittingham, Ph.D.
Adding a bird bath to your yard is the easiest way to provide drinking and bathing water for birds. More
Articles House Finch Conjunctivitis
Margaret C. Brittingham, Ph.D.
How to detect conjunctivitis in birds, which birds are affected, effects, and how to prevent the spread of the disease. More
Guides and Publications Farmlands and Wildlife of Pennsylvania and the Northeast
Margaret C. Brittingham, Ph.D., Amanda Yeager
68
$9.00
Develop a wildlife management plan for your property. More
Articles Timing for Excluding Bats
Margaret C. Brittingham, Ph.D.
We have a group of bats living in our attic and would like to bat proof the house, but don’t want to seal bats in. What is the best time for excluding bats? More
Articles Sprayed by a Skunk
Margaret C. Brittingham, Ph.D.
My dog was sprayed in the face by a skunk. She smells terrible. How can I get rid of the smell? More
Articles Homing Pigeon, Lost Pigeon
Margaret C. Brittingham, Ph.D.
I found a banded pigeon. How can I find the owner? More
Articles Roadside Springs
Bryan Swistock, Susan Boser, Mark Madden, Diane Oleson, M.S., Amy Galford, Gary William Micsky, James Andrew Clark
This article discusses a research study on the water quality and use of numerous roadside springs across Pennsylvania. More
Articles Management Practices for Enhancing Wildlife Habitat
Margaret C. Brittingham, Ph.D.
By enhancing wildlife habitat on your property, you can improve the habitat quality for wildlife while increasing wildlife viewing and recreational opportunities. More
Articles Forest Stewardship: Wildlife
Margaret C. Brittingham, Ph.D.
Wildlife is an integral part of any healthy forest community. The information provided will provide you with the basic knowledge needed to begin wildlife stewardship on your property. More
Articles Managing Habitat for Eastern Bluebirds
Margaret C. Brittingham, Ph.D.
Bluebirds are one of Pennsylvania's most beloved songbirds. More
Articles Hummingbird Feeders
Margaret C. Brittingham, Ph.D.
What is the recipe for hummingbird nectar? More
Articles Identifying Moles, Voles and Shrews
Margaret C. Brittingham, Ph.D.
What is the difference between a mole, a vole and a shrew? More
Articles Managing Habitat for American Kestrels
Margaret C. Brittingham, Ph.D.
American kestrels are small, swift, powerful birds of prey with brilliant coloring. More
Articles Gardening for Butterflies
Margaret C. Brittingham, Ph.D.
Learn about the butterfly life cycle, and how to manage your garden to attract butterflies. More
Articles Neighborly Natural Landscaping in Residential Areas
Margaret C. Brittingham, Ph.D.
Homeowners across America are changing the face of the typical American lawn. Learn strategies for the natural landscape homeowner who is looking for neighborly ways to garden for nature. More
Articles Managing Urban Crow Roosts in Pennsylvania and the Northeast
Margaret C. Brittingham, Ph.D.
Overview of crow behavior, explaining the annual roosting cycle and what you can expect. More