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Planting and After Care of Community Trees
To properly plant trees, you should understand the characteristics of planting sites, the tolerances and growth characteristics of tree species, and the benefits you want to receive from the tree. This 34-page publication is for people who plant trees in public landscapes, such as streets and parks, but its advice also is useful to those who plant trees around homes and businesses.
Department:
School of Forest Resources
Catalog Number:
UH143
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A Guide to Preserving Trees in Development Projects
Trees and green space provide benefits and add value to developments. Lots where trees are preserved can be sold more quickly and at higher prices--research has shown that mature trees increase the worth of a property up to 12 percent. This 30-page publication explains tree health and environmental considerations and details how preconstruction activities, tree inventories, repairing tree injury, and post-construction activities can help preserve trees in development projects.
Department:
School of Forest Resources
Catalog Number:
UH122
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Planting Trees in Your Community Forest
An excellent primer on the importance of trees in the community, this richly illustrated, easy-to-read 40-page publication includes tree-related puzzles, projects, and other activities for 9- to 109-year-olds. It covers tree parts, types of trees, how to plant trees, insects and diseases that affect trees, caring for trees, and more. It includes a helpful glossary and sources for more information.
Department:
School of Forest Resources
Catalog Number:
UH125
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Forest Stewardship 14: Backyard Trees
Trees help improve water quality, prevent soil erosion, and save homeowners money and energy by moderating extreme temperatures. Trees also increase property values and make neighborhoods more visually appealing. This 16-page publication summarizes the environmental, economic, and aesthetic values that backyard trees provide, and provides tips for choosing, planting, and caring for backyard trees.
Department:
School of Forest Resources
Catalog Number:
UH146
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Forest Stewardship 7: Timber Harvesting: An Essential Management Tool
Many woodland owners are reluctant to harvest timber for fear of destroying their forestland's beauty, recreational value, and wildlife habitat. But there are ways to safeguard against poor harvesting practices and the landscape disturbances often associated with logging operations. As steward of your forest resources, you can use harvesting as a management tool to improve your woodlands. You then pass them on in as good or better condition than when you found them. This 12-page publication explains how.
Department:
School of Forest Resources
Catalog Number:
UH082
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Pennsylvania Wildlife 12: Warm-Season Grasses and Wildlife
Warm-season grasses, prairie grasses native to Pennsylvania, are planted for wildlife habitat, erosion control, and for use as pasture and hay. This publication outlines the importance of planting these bunch grasses for wildlife habitats, controlling weeds while establishing the grasses, and maintaining the grasses for agricultural and wildlife use. [
Department:
School of Forest Resources
Catalog Number:
UH158
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Pennsylvania Wildlife 13: Managing Habitat for American Kestrels
American kestrels are small birds of prey that can co-exist with humans if given the right habitat. From this fact sheet, number 13 in the Pennsylvania Wildlife series, landowners can learn about the identification, biology, habitat requirements of American kestrels. Tips on management practices are also provided.
Department:
School of Forest Resources
Catalog Number:
UH159
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Passive Treatment Methods for Acid Water in Pennsylvania
Acid rain and acid mine drainage have polluted thousands of miles of Pennsylvania streams with acid water. This 20-page publication explains the chemistry of streams, treatment objections and guidelines, and passive treatment methods.
Department:
School of Forest Resources
Catalog Number:
UH157
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From the Woods: Sustainable Forestry
Sustainable forestry is about caring for and managing forests to provide the natural resources, such as wood and clean water, we need now and in the future. It also means sustaining other things we value from the forest, like wildlife habitat and beautiful landscapes. This four-page, full-color publication explores sustainable forestry techniques and practices in use today. It is part of an educational series for youth.
Department:
School of Forest Resources
Catalog Number:
UH154
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From the Woods: Incredible Wood
Wood is from trees, but is that all? Hardly! Wood is a natural, attractive, versatile, and useful material that we use in thousands of ways. You may think you know many ways to use wood, but you might be surprised. A recent count listed over 5,000 products made with wood, and the list keeps growing. This four-page, full-color publication explores the wide variety of wood products and uses for wood. It is part of an educational series for youth.
Department:
School of Forest Resources
Catalog Number:
UH156
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Pennsylvania Urban and Community Forestry 8: Don't Top Trees
This two-page fact sheet explains the dangers of tree topping and what measures should be taken to prevent them.
Department:
School of Forest Resources
Catalog Number:
UH116
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Pennsylvania Woodlands 5: Marketing Products from Your Woodlands
This six-page publication explains preparation of firewood and timber for commercial sale, tips on logging contracts, and harvest control. Note: This publication is available in PDF only; it is not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
School of Forest Resources
Catalog Number:
XH0029
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Pennsylvania Woodlands 7: Dead Wood for Wildlife
This six-page fold out explains the use of dead wood and cavity trees by various forms of wildlife. It also provides management considerations for harvesting dead wood. Note: This publication is available in PDF only; it is not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
School of Forest Resources
Catalog Number:
XH0030
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Pennsylvania Wildlife 15: Vernal Ponds: Seasonal Habitats for Wildlife
Vernal ponds are temporary wetlands that fill after the snowfall each spring. This six-page fact sheet focuses on recognition, ecological importance, and protection of vernal ponds.
Department:
School of Forest Resources
Catalog Number:
UH161
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Forest Finance 6: Leasing Your Land for Hunting: Income and More
Leasing forest and agricultural land can be a win-win situation for landowners and hunters.This publication describes elements of marketing and pricing leases for hunters to use your property.
Department:
School of Forest Resources
Catalog Number:
UH163
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