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July 2, 2026

Find more resources on Pennsylvania's native bees on Penn State Extension's website.

July 2, 2026

Learn more about these gymnosperms and the important role they play in ecosystems.

July 2, 2026

Forest landowners don't have to "go it alone" when caring for their woodland. Here are some of the many sources of information and guidance available.

July 2, 2026

The Finley Center took part in an intense week of training to prepare six undergraduate students and recent graduates as part of a new 10-week internship program with consulting foresters.

July 2, 2026

An average of 70 nonoccupational chainsaw users are treated at U.S. emergency rooms each day. The right personal protective equipment and training can make a difference.

July 2, 2026

Catch up on the latest Pennsylvania Forestry Association's news and events.

July 2, 2026

Pennsylvania's widespread freezes in the first few weeks of May after some warm days in April this year were reminiscent of below-freezing temperatures in May 2023. Was the damage observed in the weeks afterward caused by frost or by fungi?

July 2, 2026

Brenda and George Kirik were recognized as the 2025 Northeast Regional Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year; Jean and Byron Black named 2025 Pennsylvania Tree Farmers of the Year.

July 2, 2026

New research suggests a hidden glow in tree tops from electrical activity may be a common occurrence during thunderstorms.

July 2, 2026

Check out some of Penn State Extension Forestry and Wildlife Team's latest articles and videos.

July 2, 2026

The 7th Biennial Forest Landowners Conference is coming to the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center March 5 and 6, 2027.

July 2, 2026

Native wildflower meadows are a wonderful resource for native bees.

November 26, 2025

Explore the amazing, mostly unseen work of fungi in the forest.

November 26, 2025

This year was a statewide Forest Landowners Conference year, a year of continuing to build the legacy of the Pennsylvania Forest Stewards volunteer program, and a year of engaging research, strong partnerships, and organizations and individuals supporting the work of the Center.

November 26, 2025

The decisions you make about your land will have financial and personal impacts long beyond your passing. This article will help you start the process of planning for the future of your land.

November 26, 2025

Below is a collection of resources to help forest landowners plan for the future of their land.

November 26, 2025

One forest landowner's legacy story of how he and his wife are protecting their land through a conservation easement.

November 26, 2025

Check out the latest news for the Pennsylvania Forestry Association.

November 26, 2025

Learn more about SFI certification of wood and paper products.

November 26, 2025

PA Tree Farm inspectors completed over 30 inspections in 2025; PA's 2024 Tree Farmers of the Year, George and Brenda Kirik, were named the 2025 Northeast Regional Tree Farmers of the Year.

November 26, 2025

We're excited to announce that 2025 saw the establishment of a new woodland owners association, the Southern Appalachian Woodland Network in Pennsylvania, or SAWN-PA.

November 26, 2025

Penn State Extension Forestry and Wildlife Team's latest articles and videos for our Autumn 2025-Winter 2026 Forest Leaves readers.

November 26, 2025

Winter is a wonderful time to explore Pennsylvania's woodlands. Here are some tips to stay safe as you trek through the winter wonderland.

August 5, 2025

While many think of spring as the time to catch the diverse birdlife inhabiting Penn's Woods, the late summer months also offer numerous opportunities to catch birds, and their young, taking advantage of all the forests provide them.

July 3, 2025

Laura and Mike Jackson are naturalists, retired biology teachers, landowners, and PA Forest Stewards volunteers. Here they share their experiences with creating and maintaining wildflower meadows.

July 3, 2025

Ethan Tapper was a keynote speaker at our 2025 Forest Landowners Conference. You can read more in his book, How to Love a Forest: The Bittersweet Work of Tending a Changing World.

July 3, 2025

Timber harvesting can pose risks to water resources if not carried out responsibly. To mitigate these impacts, Pennsylvania requires that Best Management Practices (BMPs) be used during earth disturbance activities, such as logging.

July 3, 2025

Greetings, forest landowners and readers of Forest Leaves! Mike Powell is the new Pennsylvania committee chair of the American Tree Farm System (ATFS), managed by the Pennsylvania Forestry Association (PFA).

July 3, 2025

As we enter the warm months, we at the Pennsylvania Forestry Association (PFA) would like to share a recap of our annual banquet and some news impacting Penn’s Woods.

July 3, 2025