News from Penn State Extension

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Oak Wilt at the Stone Valley Experimental Forest
Oak wilt has been confirmed in one tree in the Stone Valley Experimental Forest. To control it, Stone Valley Forest staff and Extension will be experimenting with a new method.

Woodlot Tour
Caring for forests is an important topic. Watch this 16-minute virtual tour that provides answers to common questions and presents information concerning marking boundary lines, invasive plants, selling timber, and growing new forests after a tree harvest.

Valuing Standing Timber and the Role of the Consulting Forester
As part of their ownership goals, woodland owners may want or need to harvest trees from their woods. Understanding the value of those trees is generally the first step in the process.

New Plans for Chronic Wasting Disease Management
The Pennsylvania Game Commission has developed a new phase of the CWD response plan that should be of interest to hunters and landowners.

Pennsylvania Forest Online Seminar Series Began in September
This webinar series is for private forest landowners as well as the general public and will cover a variety of topics related not only to forest management and wildlife management but also water, wood products, legacy planning, and more. 

Time to Start Thinking About Maple Syrup
Autumn is a great time to start planning for the upcoming maple syrup season to ensure the necessary equipment and supplies needed to produce maple syrup are on hand when the season begins.

Lichens: Do They Harm Trees?
People often think lichens found growing on trees are causing the tree to decline or die. In reality lichens do not harm the tree.

Trees and Dry Conditions
In dry periods, like we've seen in much of Pennsylvania during this past summer, trees can be impacted by the lack of rain.

One Herbicide Mix to Do It All (Almost)
Using a mixture of the herbicides glyphosate plus triclopyr provides a broadly effective and low-risk treatment for invasive plant species.

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