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Woods Dog

Mike Wolf — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 03:19:29 +0100

If you like the woods, like to read and like dogs...you may like to hear about WOODS DOG, a short book available for free at www.woodsdog.us !

Soothsaying the 2010 Acorn Crop (News Release)

Administrator — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:20:44 +0100

NEWS RELEASE (and Event Calendar)

March 30, 2010
For Immediate Release

Soothsaying the 2010 Acorn Crop

Part of the excitement of visiting a woodlot is to use some basic ecology skills to inform your understanding. This past fall an early snowstorm tore branches from many tree canopies and they are now strewn across woodlot floors. Of particular interest are the red oak branches -- many of which are still displaying ...

Pennsylvania Forests Web Seminar Center

Administrator — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:08:11 +0100

A great resource featuring Web Seminars is available from Penn State Natural Resources Extension. You can link to their main page here.

These web seminars (also known as web casts and webinars) feature articles that will be of interest to anyone managing a woodlot as well as those with a general interest in trees, forests, and related topics. Their main page provides you with the option of linking to previous seminars and viewing upcoming seminars.

You will need to register to p...

In Transition

Administrator — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:34:42 +0100

I am moving away from using this blog for information on Trees of PA and using it instead to run press releases, recommend articles, and suggest links to other resources on tree and forest topics.

Previous posts from the admin blog on website information will be moved to another section.

To submit a press release or to recommend articles or links, please email admin.

Navigating Trees of Pennsylvania

Administrator — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:50:29 +0100

Tips to Assist You in Getting the Most out of Trees of PA

Your first visit several visits to Trees of PA may leave you wondering exactly what is available and trying to figure out where to begin. Since we have a lot to offer, I would like to make a few suggestions to make the process easier.

Although everyone has access to most areas without logging in, to get the most out of Trees of PA you will need to be registered and logged in. You can register ...

What does a forester do with 30+ inches of snow?

Mike Wolf — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:07:51 +0100

Blog!

Come read 'em:

THE FORESTER (under the Current Topics tab on this site)

Are the deer starving this winter?

Mike Wolf — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:38:48 +0100

Well, I don't know the answer to that question for your particular neck of the woods. I would have to hear your answers to some of these questions before I could judge...

1. What is present on your forest's floor level (from ground to 5 feet high)?
2. What have you done in the last 10 years to supply natural vegetation (food) for your wintering deer herd?
3. How many deer did you see the first day of the hunting season last year? How many doe? How many buck? How many "yea...

Planning to sell timber?

Mike Wolf — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:45:37 +0100

Whoa! Wait! Stop! Hold On! Halt!

You get the point, I hope! There should never be a rush to sell your trees. There should never be a rush to harvest. Take your time, consider all your options, and be patient while you gather information. This site, Trees of Pennsylvania, is a good place to start gathering information and making contacts with others who have already gone through the process. Also, check out THE FORESTER, available here under the Current Topics tab. When you get to T...

What is the snow covering?

Mike Wolf — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:31:25 +0100

With most of our surrounding area blanketed in snow, it may seem like a strange time to talk about forest regeneration, or the small seedlings that (hopefully) exist on your forest's floor level. I think its a great time to talk about seedlings. In the past, I've seen where seedling growth after a long-term "snow pack" like we're having this winter is phenomenal. I think a primary reason for this is decreased predation on new acorns (and other seeds) and decreased browsing on last year's...

Appalachian Forest Consultants

Mike Wolf — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:02:16 +0100

If you are searching for forestry related information, this site (treesofpa.com) is a rich place to start. You should also check out www.appalachianforestconsultants.com. We are PA Forestry Consultants and our website will inform you of our business, but it is also designed to be a place for you to gain valuable information about forestry and wildlife management. Let me know what you think!

Trees of PA for Businesses & Organizations

Administrator — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 01:37:11 +0100

Maximizing the Benefits for Your Business or Organization

We recommend using the following available features on Trees of PA to efficiently promote a business or organization's products and services. Click on each heading or scroll down the page for more details. (Full page view is required for the internal links to work in the outline immediately below - they do not work in the intro view. To see in full page view, click "read more" below)

Blog - Use your personal blog area as a landing...

Join with me in discussing topics posted at The Forester

Mike Wolf — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 02:35:13 +0100

Find THE FORESTER under the "Current Topics" tab and join with me in talking about some important subjects to all of us. Our forests are a precious resource and we must continue learning about them and how they function. You will probably read some items in THE FORESTER that you disagree with. That's OK. Give me some feedback and I will tell you why I wrote what I did. My writing comes from the heart and from what I have learned during my 15 year forestry career so far. I am still learning an...

Blogging with Trees of PA

Administrator — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:05:05 +0100

The blogging options with Tree of Pennsylvania will be a great resource for many of our registered users. However, it may be a bit confusing for those just starting.

The blogging component we use provides for multiple bloggers (that is, every registered user). Although you do not technically have your own blog, you might think of it as having a blog within the Trees of PA Blog.

First of all, when you click on the "Blog" tab under "Current Topics" in the main menu bar, you will...

Website Updates - Week of January 11

Administrator — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +0100

We're working out the bugs. Although most of Trees of Pennsylvania is ready to go, we have many small issues to resolve.

Before I describe some of our ongoing efforts, I want to mention our Community. If you are familiar with Facebook, it might help to think of this feature as the Facebook of trees, forests, and those who have a passion for all things of the outdoors. As far as I know, the Community is functioning smoothly and ready for you. Why not jump in, make some new friends, upl...

Community: Share and Learn

Administrator — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:27:31 +0100

I think the Trees of PA Community will become a favorite destination for many of our registered users. It has so much to offer and provides a great forum for interacting with others.

As a member of the Allegheny Mountain Woodland Association, I participate in a number of tree/forest educational programs every year. Experts provide programs of interest to woodlot owners and just about anyone who is an outdoor enthusiast. However, no matter how good the presentation is, I have long wond...

Website Updates - December, 2009

Administrator — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:01:57 +0100

I don't know where to start! It seems that between learning about new components and others that were greatly improved, I wasn't satisfied with anything. So here is an overview of some of the completed and ongoing improvements to Trees of Pennsylvania:

Tree Profiles - This is where I will be building, along with the assistance of many r...