Game Commission Began Accepting Tree Seedling Orders Jan. 17

February 14, 2017

While it might be winter, landowners can begin making plans to help wildlife this spring – and beyond – by planting tree and shrub seedlings offered by the Game Commission’s Howard Nursery.

Waiting For Spring

January 19, 2017

A Closer Look at Forest Ecology in Winter

Maintain Your Forest Roads to Prevent Soil Erosion and Protect Water Quality

January 13, 2017

As a woodland owner, you are responsible for ensuring that your roads are properly constructed and maintained. Woodland owners who inspect and correct minor road maintenance problems early can save money, protect water quality, and ensure the continued use of their valuable forest road system.

Conservation Stewardship Program for Forest Landowners

January 13, 2017

Do you own or manage private forest land and have land management goals you would like to take to the next level? The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) may help you achieve your goals.

Pennsylvania SFI Implementation Committee Updates

January 13, 2017

Winter 2017 Updates from the Pennsylvania Sustainable Forestry Initiative Implementation Committee

Pennsylvania Tree Farm Committee Notes

January 13, 2017

Winter 2017 Update from the PA Tree Farm Committee

Family Forest Education Award

January 13, 2017

The Center for Private Forests at Penn State received the 2016 Family Forest Education Comprehensive Program Award from the National Association of University Forest Resources Programs and the National Woodland Owners Association.

Interesting Research News and Tools for Landowners – January 2017

January 13, 2017

Throughout the month we receive notice of interesting and relevant research and items. These items come from partner organizations. We'll use this space to share these items with you.

Planning Trails for Your Woodlands

May 16, 2016

A good, well-planned, designed, constructed, and maintained trail system through your woodlands can provide many positive benefits.

Working Forests: Working for Us

Over the past year, as we have sought outdoor experiences, have our attitudes towards forests changed? For many, time in forests and woodlands provided solace and distance from others. These are seemingly disparate ideas seeking comfort in isolation when so many were pining for interactions with others. Regardless of individual intents, records and observations suggest the past year has drawn many to new outdoor experiences.

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