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Updated: May 3, 2022
Invasives in Your Woodland: Golden Bamboo
Golden bamboo, also known as fishpole bamboo or running bamboo, is an invasive plant that was introduced to North America over a century ago and is still offered for sale as a fast-growing ornamental plant.
Updated: May 3, 2022
Invasives in Your Woodland: Norway Maple
The Norway Maple is so conspicuous throughout the United States that it is often easy to forget that it is an introduced species that can adversely affect the environment.
Updated: May 3, 2022
Invasives in Your Woodland: Wavyleaf Basketgrass
Wavyleaf basketgrass was first identified in the United States in Baltimore County, MD in 1996. It is less well-known than other invasives, but it is spreading rapidly in Maryland and Virginia.
Updated: May 3, 2022
Invasives in Your Woodland: Japanese Stiltgrass
Japanese stiltgrass has successful invasive has colonized a variety of habitats throughout the eastern half of the United States, including every county in Maryland, and reaching as far west as Texas.
Updated: April 28, 2022
Woodland Health Assessment: Checklist & Management Actions
The Woodland Health Assessment consists of a checklist and a series of management actions. Property owners can use them to identify potential areas for management, based on their particular objectives.
Updated: March 1, 2022
The Mystery of Marcescence
As summer yields to fall, deciduous trees throughout the mid-Atlantic states lose their leaves in an often-spectacular display of color. However, not all hardwood trees participate in this pageantry, and decide to hang onto their leaves until spring. This is called "marcescence." Why it occurs is another question.
Updated: March 1, 2022
Parting Thoughts
As I am about to retire after 32 years as a University of Maryland extension forester, I want to take this opportunity to share some thoughts with you, the readers of Branching Out, and others who have benefited from the Woodland Stewardship Education program.
Updated: February 21, 2022
Branching Out - Summer 2018
Read the "Woodland Wildlife Spotlight," the "Invasives in Your Woodland," the MD-DE Logger of the Year, and take the Brain Tickler challenge.
Updated: February 21, 2022
Branching Out - Spring 2018
Read our "Woodland Wildlife Spotlight" and "Invasives in Your Woodland," and take the Brain Tickler challenge. There's also an introduction to two new members of the Woodland Stewardship Education program team, and an announcement about the fall 2018 Maryland Woodland Stewards workshop.
Updated: February 10, 2022
The Woods in Your Backyard videos
"The Woods in Your Backyard" program has assisted thousands of property owners across the region learn how to get more from their natural areas.
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