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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

Explore planning and implementing simple stewardship practices on your lot to create and enhance natural areas and make a positive impact on the environment during this webinar series, which starts January 14, 2026.

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

July 3, 2025

Penn State Extension’s team of Forestry and Wildlife experts publishes an e-newsletter, Woods and Wildlife News and Notes, containing the most recent information, events, demonstrations, partnerships, and activities coming from the team.

July 3, 2025

Based on numerous calls from people wondering what's going on with American beech, we compiled these resources for your information.

May 13, 2025

Navigating through your forest safely after severe weather.

April 14, 2025

Meet Grace Lewis, a graduate student at Penn State who joined the James C. Finley Center for Private Forests team in 2025.

March 27, 2025

What triggers plant growth, and what are the dangers of budding too early?

February 17, 2025

The quiet of winter is a good time for making plans. Add an annual life list to your plans.

February 17, 2025

This time of year, it is natural to reflect on accomplishments.

February 17, 2025

Rotting wood, if found at the right time, can sometimes produce magnificent pieces of art.

February 17, 2025

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative's trainings for loggers makes an impact on how woods are safely harvested.

February 17, 2025

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