Conservation Practices

Anaerobic digesters for biogas production are a successful component of many farms throughout Pennsylvania and throughout the United States.

Competing plants, deer, and insufficient light on the forest floor can interfere with regeneration. This article addresses how to manage these issues.

Beautiful trees and shrubs are available for purchase at the sixth annual fall fundraiser for the Penn State Master Watershed Steward Program!

Learn how to sustainably manage beef cattle, sheep, and meat goats on pasture. Understand the variables concerning grazing systems, paddocks, fencing, and forage quality.

This publication is a nontechnical guide to forest resource management. Information includes an overview of Pennsylvania forests, guidelines for forest resource management, and relevant regulations.

Learn basic pond maintenance and how to address common pond issues including excessive plant and algae growth, nuisance wildlife, and fishery management.

Learn about forest ecosystems, management, and stewardship practices, as well as wildlife, water, tree identification and measurement, and legacy planning.

This program provides a comprehensive source of information about the Nutrient Management Act (Act 38, 2005), and associated technical guidance and educational information.

Biogas is renewable natural gas produced from organic waste. This course explains how biogas is produced, the equipment needed, and how to estimate yield.

This article explains the benefits of using riparian buffers to protect the health of waterways, livestock, adjacent property, and all who drink and use water downstream.

Sustainable forestry is about managing forests to provide wood, clean water, wildlife habitat and beautiful landscapes.

Discover the wonders and benefits of the wetlands and wildlife in your neck of Penn's Woods.

By enhancing wildlife habitat on your property, you can improve the habitat quality for wildlife while increasing wildlife viewing and recreational opportunities.

Both the general habitat type and the specific features of the habitat help to determine the wildlife species found in an area.