Latest News from Penn State's Forestry and Wildlife Extension Team

The Penn State Extension's team of Forestry and Wildlife experts publishes an e-newsletter, Woods and Wildlife News and Notes, which contains the most recent information, events, demonstrations, partnerships, and activities from the team. Forest Leaves shares the titles and thumbnails of select articles and videos with you each quarter.

This issue's articles:

Forest Snapshot November 2025: This bi-monthly article is a collection of forest health observations, plant and animal phenology, important upcoming dates, and hunting season changes.

Pennsylvania Timber Market Report, Third Quarter, 2025: Stumpage prices as reported by Pennsylvania timber and logging companies, forestry consultants, and state land management agencies to Penn State.

Carbon Contract Key Terms: This article provides landowners with an overview of the important key terms and concepts they will see in a carbon contract. Content provided by the Forest Owner Carbon and Climate Education Program (FOCCE).

This issue's videos:

Wild Bird Wisdom: Ethan Tapper, forester and author, discusses the important role that birds play in helping him tend forests and teach others about the value of forest management and habitat improvement.

What Is a Slash Wall?: Slash walls exclude deer to prevent them from eating tree seedlings and sprouts on forest sites after a timber harvest. They are ecologically and economically smart.

Ethan Tapper on the Shape of Forest Stewardship: Ethan Tapper, forester and author, discusses the stewardship of his own forest and the acts of compassion he practiced to care for and heal the land.

Forest Stewardship Friends: A friendship forged through shared interests in forest stewardship and volunteering has withstood the test of time, benefiting forests, wildlife, and many people alike.

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