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USDA Seeks Proposals for Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership

August 4, 2023
Under the Canopy: Penn State Researchers Study Beech Leaf Disease in PA Forests

August 3, 2023
Tree Foliage Insect Pests - Timing, Impacts of Early Defoliation, and Control

August 3, 2023
Tracking Drought Factors and Effects on Plants

July 12, 2023
Sustainable Forest Management Field Tours for Private Landowners

June 2, 2023
PSU Researcher Seeks Ghost Pipe Populations and Respondents for Ghost Pipe Use Survey

June 2, 2023
Spring Leaf Damage During May: Frost or Fungi?

May 31, 2023
Controlling Tree-of-heaven, a Preferred Host Plant of the Spotted Lanternfly

May 10, 2023
At the Center: Looking Back at the 2023 Forest Landowners Conference

May 10, 2023
Spotted Lanternfly Update: 51 PA Counties Now under Quarantine

May 10, 2023
Pennsylvania Tree Farm News

May 9, 2023
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.

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