Forest Health

This publication documents the threat to the Eastern Shore's ash trees from Emerald Ash Borer, the potential long-term affects EAB will have on the ecosystems, and what steps landowners can take.

The Black Bear is the largest mammal in Maryland. This fact sheet explains the characteristics of and management techniques for the black bear in the northeastern U.S., particularly in Maryland.

The Ruffed Grouse is a medium-sized, heavy-bodied bird. Techniques for managing the Ruffed Grouse vary according to site characteristics, but the aim is almost always to provide protective cover. This fact sheet describes ways to identify and to provide suitable habitat for the ruffed grouse.

Bats are one of Maryland’s most valuable natural resources. All the bat species found in Maryland eat only insects. They are an integral part of the food chain and also provide benefits to humans. This fact sheet describes the important role bats play in controlling insects and will provide information that can be used to attract bats to your area. 

For centuries, Maryland's forests have provided wood, wildlife habitat, clean water and air, aesthetic and recreational enjoyment, and many other benefits. This fact sheet briefly describes Maryland's past, present, and future forests and demonstrates that the forest is a renewable natural resource whose future can be ensured by sound forest stewardship.

The harvest of timber is something that most landowners only do once or twice in a lifetime. Whether or not the experience is a positive one will depend upon whether or not you use professional forestry assistance.

In this issue, rRead about some woodland myths and new strategies for planting hardwoods. Our regular features include profiles of the American mink in the Woodland Wildlife Spotlight and Japanese knotweed in Invasives in Your Woodland, as well as the events calendar and the Brain Tickler challenge.

In this issue, read about the challenges facing the Maryland forestry industry, and about Marylanders being nominated for Outstanding Tree Farmers of the year. Our regular features include the "Woodland Wildlife Spotlight" and "Invasives in Your Woodland," as well as the events calendar and the Brain Tickler challenge. 

November 2020 issue features profiles of the Eastern wild turkey and Japanese privet.

Learn about available online resources from the Woodland Stewardship Education program and our new webinar series. There's news about the fall session of the General Forestry Course and about Shinrin-yoku. Our regular features include profiles of the black bear and European buckthorn.