Exotic and Invasive Species

Webinars on a variety of topics related to woodland health and wildlife in Maryland.

This webinar series, designed for green industry professionals, was held in two parts (fall 2020 and spring 2021).

This directory is developed by the Woods in Your Backyard Partnership and the University of Maryland Extension's Woodland Stewardship Education program. This directory serves as a way to connect land owners and managers to green industry services providers. The directory has been organized by service and alphabetically. Click or tap on the icons below to access the listings.

Three species of invasive earthworms damage soil.

In our Winter 2019 issue, read our "Woodland Wildlife Spotlight," the "Invasives in Your Woodland" feature, what the 2018 Farm Bill offers for woodland property owners, and how a native fungus that may help control tree-of-heaven.

The Ring-necked Pheasant is not native to Maryland, but there are management techniques you can use to encourage the species. This fact sheet explains those techniques along with the habits and appearance of the birds.

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.

This fact sheet explains management techniques for encouraging ring-necked pheasants, along with the habits and appearance of the birds.