PFA News: A Banquet, a Conference, and the Upcoming 2023 Timber Show

May 9, 2023

New Leadership for the Pennsylvania SFI® Implementation Committee

May 9, 2023

What You Might Notice in a Warmer than Average Spring

May 9, 2023

Scouting for Invasive Plant Species

April 17, 2023

Protection for Your Tree and Shrub Plantings

March 28, 2023

Join in on the 2023 Forest Landowners Conference

February 28, 2023

Our February News Release highlighting our 2023 Forest Landowner's Conference

Forest Health, Insect, and Disease Update Webinar

February 28, 2023

Earn SAF, ISA, SFI Continuing Education Units, and pesticide credits as we review the status of Pennsylvania's forest insect and disease problems and important forest health updates and information. Webinar held on Mar. 16, 2023 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM ET More information and registration details can be found on the website linked above.

Forest Health, Insect, and Disease Briefing

February 28, 2023

The annual spring Briefing reports on the status of Pennsylvania’s forest insect and disease issues as well as other important forest health updates and information and provides a core pesticide credit training session. Join us to review the status of Pennsylvania's forest insect and disease problems and important forest health updates and information. Briefing held on Mar. 14, 2023 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM ET More information and registration details can be found on the website linked above.

NRCS Announces New Partnership Project to Improve Habitat Across Allegheny Plateau

February 28, 2023

The three year Allegheny Plateau Habitat Restoration project will providing funding to establish habitat suitable to ruffed grouse and cerulean warblers. The partnership will work to establish this habitat on public and private ground in these PA counties: Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Elk, Forest, Jefferson, McKean, Potter, Venango, and Warren counties. The full press release can be read on the website linked above.

NRCS Announces Additional Conservation Funding Opportunities for Pennsylvania Producers

February 28, 2023

The Federal Government has allocated additional funding for conservation practices on farms and forests including cover cropping, conservation tillage, prescribed grazing, nutrient management, tree planting and more. Farm and forest owners interested in applying for cost-share funding should contact their local NRCS office and apply for funding by March 20th, 2023 to be considered in the first round of funding. The full press release can be read at the external website linked above.

Birds Need Nesting Sites-You Can Help

February 9, 2023

Pennsylvania Forestry Association: A Look Back and a Look Ahead

February 9, 2023

2022 Scorecards Illustrate SFI’s Commitment to Sustainability

February 9, 2023

Pennsylvania Tree Farm News: PA Tree Farm Committee Report

February 9, 2023

At the Center: Biennial Forest Landowners Conferences

February 9, 2023

Forestry Programs Scheduled for 2023 and How to Find Them

February 9, 2023

Plan Your Spring 2023 Tree Planting Now

February 8, 2023

Late April into early May is a great time to plant trees and shrubs for many reasons. Check out this article for resources and thoughts on planning a spring tree planting.

Mitigating the Tax Liabilities on Your Forested Property

January 23, 2023

Muth, Powell, Finley Named 2022 PA Forestry Association Award Recipients

November 16, 2022

Dr. Allyson Muth, faculty, Michael Powell, staff, and Linda Finley, volunteer, in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management were honored for their contributions to the conservation of Pennsylvania’s natural resources at the Pennsylvania Forestry Association’s (PFA) Annual Symposium on November 5.

Woods in Your Backyard Webinar Series Back for Another Year

November 16, 2022

Penn State Extension’s popular The Woods in Your Backyard webinar series will meet 7-8:30 PM weekly via Zoom on Wednesdays starting January 11, 2023.

Ramped up: Higher demand for wild leeks has foragers overeager, threatens plant

November 16, 2022

Early spring enthusiasm for ramps — also known as wild leeks — may be causing lower plant yields and threatening communities of the forest herb, according to Penn State researchers.

Wearing Orange for Forests: The Importance of Deer Hunting to Penn’s Woods

November 10, 2022

With Sundays November 13, 20, and 27, 2022 open to hunting, we ask: beyond awareness of the upcoming hunting season, why should forest stewardship include caring about deer and the woods?

Seeking: Healthy Ash

October 28, 2022

The Great Lakes Basin Forest Health Collaborative is searching for healthy ash trees in Pennsylvania — do you have any?

At the Center: the PA Forest Stewards Volunteers

October 28, 2022

For 32 years, a key resource for education and messages around good forest stewardship has been Pennsylvania’s forest stewardship peer volunteer network, the Pennsylvania Forest Stewards volunteers.

End-of-Year Giving to the Finley Center

October 28, 2022

For those interested in supporting the Finley Center financially, the Center has a well-established endowment and gratefully accepts financial contributions.

Wild Mushrooms: A Seasonal Delicacy and Pastime for the Region

October 28, 2022

Pennsylvania is a state known for its commercial mushroom production, especially in the Kennett Square region in the Southeast. However, there is a long and proud tradition of harvesting and ap-preciating wild mushrooms throughout the state.

PFA's November 5 Symposium Focuses on Carbon

October 28, 2022

The Pennsylvania Forestry Association’s 136th Annual Symposium, “Penn's Woods Carbon: Growing Green,” will be held Saturday, November 5, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Toftrees Resort in State College, PA.

SFI Publication Marks Decade of Conservation Impact Success

October 28, 2022

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative released a new publication summarizing the results of their Conservation Impact work over the past 10 years. "Conservation Impact: A Decade of Success" shows how the science behind well-managed forests and sustainable supply chains supports conservation goals.

Tree Farm News: Certification vs. Recognition; Spongy Moth Outbreak

October 28, 2022

PA Tree Farmers weigh certification vs. recognition; the battle against spongy moth continues.

Latest News from the Forestry and Wildlife Extension Team

October 28, 2022

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. Check out these new articles and videos.

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