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Looking at Forests: Is Forest Green Always a Sign of Health

WebPosted: August 29, 2019 As fall approaches and you enjoy the change from green to bright yellows, reds, oranges, and all the shades in between, look carefully for woody plants …

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Seeing Change in our Forests—Weather, Insects, and …

WebPosted: January 30, 2018 While there are many native insects that escape our attention until a population outbreak occurs, there are other species of insects that have gotten …

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Know Your Trees and Where They Grow — Research — …

WebTrees are the dominant plants that define or describe forests. Therefore, the study of trees and woody shrubs, or dendrology, is an obvious starting point for learning …

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Is that Tree Safe

WebTotal the points to determine the overall rating for the tree. Answer any questions about how to conduct the evaluations. Start by assigning two groups each to trees #2, #3, and #4. …

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Faculty Working in this Area — Research — Department …

WebResearchers in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management working in the area of Forest Health.

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Assistant Forest Health Specialist, PA DCNR Bureau of Forestry

WebRobert Lusk is a forester with PA DCNR, serving as the Southern Area Assistant Forest Health Specialist. He is responsible for conducting field work such as early detection …

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Potential Career Paths

WebRobert Lusk is a forester with PA DCNR, serving as the Southern Area Assistant Forest Health Specialist. He is responsible for conducting field work such as early detection …

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Forest Resources Regional Educators — Extension and Outreach

WebRobert S. Hansen Bradford County (570) 265-2896 [email protected]. Region: Bradford, Tioga, Lycoming, and Sullivan counties. Focus: Forest management, silviculture, maple

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Seasonality of Defoliation and Refoliation Matters

WebDefoliation can adversely impact a tree’s health. When pest infestations are high, intense defoliation of trees already stressed by other factors can potentially lead to …

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Forest Health Insect and Disease Briefings — Research — …

WebPresentations from the 2024 Forest Health Insect and Disease Briefing

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Out of Place: This Summer’s Pine Decline and Mortality

WebPosted: July 31, 2019 In recent years, eastern white pine has been experiencing dramatic health decline, with increasing cases of twig and canopy dieback, premature browning …

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The Benefits of Blackberries — Research — Department of …

WebThey shade the soil, reducing ground temperatures and increasing water for other plants, capture nutrients from decaying leaf litter, recycle those nutrients back to …

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Forestry/Natural Resources Lesson Plans

WebKeywords: Tree Identification, Leaf Terminology, crown, bark, stem, leaf; Grade Level: 3rd grade; Total Time Required: 60 minutes; Setting: Classroom and outside, Start in the …

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Chip Bud Layering: An Easy Way to Produce Rooted Layers of …

WebStep Three: Putting down new roots. After the new shoot reaches ap-proximately 18-20 inches tall, it is time to initiate the layering process. First, using shears, remove leaves …

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2023 — Research — Department of Ecosystem Science and …

WebJim Altemus, Forest Health Program Specialist, Rob Lusk, Forest Health Program Specialist, Jill Rose, State Forest Pathologist Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural …

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