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Student Spotlight: Grace

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.
It's Spring! Maybe? How Do the Trees Know When It's Safe to Break Bud?

March 27, 2025

What triggers plant growth, and what are the dangers of budding too early?
New Year's Resolution: Creating a Tree and Plant Life List for Your Woods

February 17, 2025

The quiet of winter is a good time for making plans. Add an annual life list to your plans.
PA Tree Farm Reflections: 2024 Accomplishments and 2025 Goals

February 17, 2025

This time of year, it is natural to reflect on accomplishments.
What Is Spalted Wood?

February 17, 2025

Rotting wood, if found at the right time, can sometimes produce magnificent pieces of art.
SFI® Logger Training Helps Protect Water Quality in Pennsylvania

February 17, 2025

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative's trainings for loggers makes an impact on how woods are safely harvested.
Pennsylvania Forestry Association's Symposium Recap and a Look at Upcoming Winter Events

February 17, 2025

The Pennsylvania Forestry Association's (PFA) Annual Symposium and membership meeting was held in State College, PA on November 16.
Woods and Wildlife News and Notes - Winter 2025

February 17, 2025

Latest News from the Penn State Extension Forestry and Wildlife Team
From GivingTuesday and Conference News to Some of the Latest Resources for Woodland Owners

February 17, 2025

Updates from the James C. Finley Center for Private Forests at Penn State.
Holly Days

December 17, 2024
A Look at the 2021 Forest Landowner Survey Results: Who Are Pennsylvania’s Woodland Owners?

November 7, 2024
Pennsylvania Woodland Owners: Preparing Now for Spongy Moth Emergence in 2025

November 7, 2024
A Note from the Pennsylvania Forestry Association

November 7, 2024
PA Tree Farm: Quarterly ATFS Meeting Recap; PA Tree Farm Report

November 7, 2024
PA SFI® Implementation Committee: Inconsistent Practices Program

November 7, 2024
Enhancing Wildlife Habitat: Brush Piles and Snags

November 7, 2024
At the Finley Center: Make Plans for Learning and Support

November 7, 2024
Slopes and Slope Safety, a Two-Part Series: Part Two: Equipment on Slopes

October 18, 2024
Slopes and Slope Safety, a Two-Part Series: Part One: Determining Slopes and Impacts

August 26, 2024
Walk in Penn's Woods: Join a Walk Near You on October 6!

July 31, 2024
PA Tree Farm: Committee’s Focus for 2024

July 31, 2024
PA SFI® Implementation Committee Wins Award for Collaborating to Advance Conservation and Outreach

July 31, 2024
New Publication Provides Guidance in Choosing Seed Sources

July 31, 2024
Pennsylvania Forestry Association: Spring Recap and Upcoming Summer Events

July 31, 2024
Pennsylvania Woodland Owners: You Are Invited to Take Part in a Study to Understand Landowner Views about Carbon Payment Programs

July 30, 2024
Beech Leaf Disease Now Present in All 67 PA Counties

July 30, 2024
At the Finley Center: Sharing Highlights of 2023

July 30, 2024
Rust Diseases Affecting Junipers and Trees and Shrubs in the Rose Family

June 20, 2024
Invasive Pest Update: Spotted Lanternfly

May 4, 2024
What’s to Like about Lichens?

May 4, 2024

James C. Finley Center for Private Forests

Address

416 Forest Resources Building
University Park, PA 16802

James C. Finley Center for Private Forests

Address

416 Forest Resources Building
University Park, PA 16802