A variety of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates inhabit properly managed forests. Penn State Forestlands are no exception.
A salamander on the forest floor
Wildlife existing within our forest boundaries can be found in habitats ranging from:
- Predominately undisturbed riparian buffers shaded by the canopies of mature trees
- Successfully regenerated even age stands secured by the dense stems of desirable saplings
- Former agricultural fields evolved into wetland swamps occupied by standing dead snags and understory thickets
