Forest Leaves Newsletter

Fungal Firefighters: They're on the Job 24/7

Explore the amazing, mostly unseen work of fungi in the forest. [more]

At the Finley Center: 2025 in Review; Donating to the Center

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. [more]

Legacy Planning: What Will Happen to Your Woods After You?

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. [more]

Publications to Help Woodland Owners Plan for Their Land's Future

Below is a collection of resources to help forest landowners plan for the future of their land. [more]

Legacy Story: Protecting the Land Through a Conservation Easement

One forest landowner's legacy story of how he and his wife are protecting their land through a conservation easement. [more]

PA Forestry Association: Symposium Recap, PA Forestry News

Check out the latest news for the Pennsylvania Forestry Association. [more]

What Consumers Should Know About SFI®-Certified Products

Learn more about SFI certification of wood and paper products. [more]

PA Tree Farm: Tree Farm Inspections, PA Couple Wins Regional Award

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. [more]

New Woodland Owners Association Active in South Central PA

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. [more]

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

Penn State Extension Forestry and Wildlife Team's latest articles and videos for our Autumn 2025-Winter 2026 Forest Leaves readers. [more]