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Updated: February 22, 2023
Introduction to Invasive Plants in Maryland
What are invasive plants and why are they a problem? Here are examples of invasive plants and their impact on people and wildlife.
Updated: May 18, 2023
Maryland Beech Trees Under Attack by Novel Microbe
A non-native nematode is causing beech leaf disease in native Maryland beech trees. This article offers advice on identifying BLD in local beech trees and what to do if you find evidence.
Updated: May 18, 2023
Invasives in Your Woodland
Since its debut as a regular Branching Out feature in 2016, "Invasives in Your Woodland" has profiled a wide variety of invasive plant species that threated the health of Maryland's ecosystems.
Updated: May 17, 2023
Branching Out - Spring 2023
In this issue: Thanks to those who took our reader and subscriber short survey; based on the results, we have some changes in store for the newsletter. Read about John Hooven, our new Forest Stewardship Educator, and about beech leaf disease; it's not been reported in Maryland yet, but it may be just a matter of time before it is. One of our regular features, the "Woodland Wildlife Spotlight," looks at the timber rattlesnake, and "Invasives in Your Woodlands" looks at Asian wisterias. And don't forget the events calendar and the Brain Tickler challenge.
Updated: May 16, 2023
Branching Out Spring 2023 News and Notes
The News and Notes roundup for this issue notes that invasive plant species are affecting other countries as well as the U.S., notes that a vital program led by University of Maryland researchers will return to operation in space, shares information about watersheds and drinking water, and wonders if a new app will revolutionize forestry mapping.
Updated: April 18, 2023
Branching Out - Winter 2023
In this issue: Help us learn more about our readers and subscribers by taking our short survey. Read about a potential ally in the fight against hemlock wooly adelgid, and how Marylanders can get a rebate for planting native trees. There's information about our spring session of "The Woods in Your Backyard" online course, plus our regular features: the "Woodland Wildlife Spotlight" looks at the American beaver and "Invasives in Your Woodlands" looks at Princess tree. And don't forget the events calendar and the Brain Tickler challenge.
Updated: April 11, 2023
Invasives in Your Woodland: Princess Tree
The Princess Tree was imported from China in the 1800s and has become an aggressive, invasive plant in much of the mid-Atlantic and mid-South states.
Updated: February 14, 2023
Branching Out - Spring 2021
There's news about our new website, as part of the University of Maryland Extension's rebranding efforts. There's also information about the Spotted Lanternfly and about the rebounding forestry industry in Maryland. Our regular features include profiles of the striped skunk in the "Woodland Wildlife Spotlight" and lesser celandine in "Invasives in Your Woodland," as well as our events calendar and the Brain Tickler challenge. Plus, tidbits you may have missed, in the News and Notes section.
Updated: February 14, 2023
Forest Pests: Spotted Lanternfly
The spotted lanternfly (SLF) is a colorful non-native, invasive pest native to Asia that was first detected in the United States in 2014 in Berks County, Pennsylvania. In addition to Pennsylvania, it has been confirmed in Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, West Virginia, and Virginia. In Maryland, Cecil and Harford Counties are under a quarantine. The first instar hatch was recorded in Cecil County in May 2020.
Updated: January 24, 2023
Branching Out - Winter 2021
Registration for the spring session of "The Woods in Your Backyard" online course is now open. Our Regular features include the Woodland Wildlife Spotlight, Invasives in Your Woodland, our events calendar, and the Brain Tickler challenge.
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