Posted: February 17, 2025
Latest News from the Penn State Extension Forestry and Wildlife Team
This bimonthly article is a collection of forest health observations, plant and animal phenology, important upcoming dates, and hunting season changes.
The dark-colored area of a tree is called heartwood, and the lighter-colored area is called sapwood. What causes this change in color in the wood, and how does it affect the wood properties?
Pennsylvania Timber Market Report, Third Quarter, 2024
Stumpage prices as reported by Pennsylvania timber and logging companies, forestry consultants, and state land management agencies to Penn State.
Pennsylvania is top nationally for the quality hardwoods our forests grow, and the hardwood lumber we produce and export. It is the heartland of hardwoods.
Wild Native Trout: Surprising New Information About "Brookies"
"Brookies" are commonly believed to be wild native brook trout. This video presents surprising research about the origins and conservation of this enigmatic fish.
Novel Stream Restoration Method for Wild Trout and Ecosystem Health
Actively replenishing dead wood in forest streams improves fish habitat while enhancing water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
James C. Finley Center for Private Forests
Address
416 Forest Resources BuildingUniversity Park, PA 16802
- Email PrivateForests@psu.edu
- Office 814-863-0401
- Fax 814-865-6275
James C. Finley Center for Private Forests
Address
416 Forest Resources BuildingUniversity Park, PA 16802
- Email PrivateForests@psu.edu
- Office 814-863-0401
- Fax 814-865-6275
