Forest Health

Resources for information about common diseases found in woodlands of Maryland and the mid-Atlantic region.

A workshop held to assess and discuss challenges related to managing deer populations in Maryland

Your woodlands are important. They are a valuable resource for your family’s enjoyment and their future, and for the environment. The University of Maryland Extension now participates in the “Call Before You Cut” program. The program provides Maryland woodland owners with free information to ensure that they harvest their timber in the most efficient, cost-effective, and ecologically-sound manner possible.

Many Maryland woodland owners also have water resources on their property. Here are some common questions about managing them.

Knowing how to begin managing your woodlands can be a daunting task. Listed are some of the most common questions we receive related to getting started in woodland management.

A forest stewardship plan is a working guide that allows the landowner to maximize the benefits of owning woodland. It should transform the forest into one that is enjoyable and productive for the owner and for future generations.

Your woodlands are working for you. Maintaining trees on your property (and planting more if possible) is the most important way you can contribute to clean air, clean water and healthy wildlife. Healthy woods provide the highest quality and most varied services.

A riparian forest buffer encompasses the area from the streambank to and including an area of vegetation located upslope from the water. This publication provides background information on this habitats.

This report summarizes the first 20 years of volunteer forest stewardship education, lessons learned, and discusses the importance of the future Maryland Woodland Stewards program.

This 2-page publication lists a variety of educational and outreach opportunities for Maryland Woodland Stewards.