Woods and Wildlife News and Notes: The Latest News from the Forestry and Wildlife Extension Team

Forest Snapshot June 2025

This bimonthly article is a collection of forest health observations, plant and animal phenology, important upcoming dates, and hunting season changes.

Pennsylvania Timber Market Report: First Quarter 2025

Stumpage prices as reported by Pennsylvania timber and logging companies, forestry consultants, and state land management agencies to Penn State.

Reaction Wood in Trees

Reaction wood in trees is a mechanism to help a crooked tree to grow straight or to help the tree get more sunlight. Learn how reaction wood affects lumber that is sawn from it.

Discovering Bacterial Wetwood

Also called slime flux, this disease affects several species of trees.

Spectacular Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds inspire a long list of superlatives: extravagant, remarkable, extraordinary, stunning, and unique to name a few. Discover why in this video.

Woodland Amphibians: Frogs and Salamanders

Forest-dwelling amphibians are fascinating frogs and salamanders with complex life cycles, adaptations, and ecological roles. Their well-being mirrors ecosystem health.

Forest Birds

Forest birds of Pennsylvania and northeastern North America come in all different shapes, sizes, seasons, and songs. Explore their background and behaviors.

Forest Iron Blues

Forest-based iron production was practiced widely in the USA for almost 200 years. This ironmaking process and its impact on forests are explored by comparing two iron furnaces.

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