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Updated: January 20, 2023
Fighting Bugs with Bugs
Eastern hemlock is a coniferous tree that favors the cool and humid climate along the Appalachian Mountains. Hemlocks can grow more than 150 feet tall and live for more than 800 years. Their short, dense needles provide excellent habitat for many kinds of wildlife, from warblers to bobcats. Unfortunately, healthy hemlocks are becoming increasingly rare due to the invasive insect called hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA). New efforts by the Virginia Dept. of Forestry are combatting this invasive bug with another bug.
Updated: November 15, 2022
Branching Out Fall 2022 News and Notes
The News and Notes roundup for this issue reminds you that now's the time to order tree seedlings for your spring tree planting projects in Maryland and Virginia, looks at a proposal to reintroduce an extirpated species to Pennsylvania's forests, and how you can get your green industry business listed with the Woodland Stewardship Education program's online directory.
Updated: August 29, 2022
Back issues of "Branching Out"
Back issues of the Branching Out newsletter can be found on this page.
Updated: August 22, 2022
Branching Out - Winter 2017
This issue has a year in review, the Woodland Wildlife Spotlight, Invasives in Your Woodland, the Brain Tickler challenge, how native trees and shrubs can benefit wildlife, and more.
Updated: August 1, 2022
Natural Area Management Services Directory: Enhancing Privacy and Aesthetics
Property owners may wish to enhance privacy and aesthetics and the listed providers can help them achieve their ideal setting.
Updated: August 1, 2022
Natural Area Management Services Directory: Tree Planting
Planting trees helps your natural areas in many ways. They contribute to cleaner air and water, increase shade to reduce energy costs, and provide habitat for wildlife. Providers of tree planting services are listed here.
Updated: July 18, 2022
Natural Area Management Services Directory: Chosen Tree Management
Chosen tree management, previously known as "crop tree management," is a proactive method for encouraging selected trees in your woodland.
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: 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: December 14, 2021
Branching Out Winter 2021 News and Notes
News and Notes items for the Winter 2021 issue of Branching Out
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