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Updated: August 10, 2023
Registration is Now Open For the Fall Session of “The Woods in Your Backyard” Online Course
Are you a small-acreage property owner who wants to learn how to care for or how to expand existing woodlands, or how to convert lawn space to woodlands? The join us for our self-directed, non-credit online course. It runs for ten weeks, from September 6 to November 15.
Updated: August 10, 2023
Woodland Wildlife Spotlight: Cooper's Hawk
The Cooper's Hawk is found across much of the continental United States and throughout Maryland. It excels at flying through dense woodland cover in search of prey, but can also found in wooded suburbs and parks.
Updated: July 11, 2023
July 20: Public Land & Private Partnerships for Early Succession Habitat
Dramatic declines in pollinators and grassland and shrub-dependent birds like bobwhite quail, meadowlarks, and more highlight the need for habitat improvement efforts on a broad scale. Our vision is for this meeting to provide education, networking, and inspiration to facilitate habitat improvement efforts across the region.
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: 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: November 8, 2022
Natural Area Management Services Directory: Stream Restoration
Stream restoration projects help property owners and/or managers return disturbed areas to a healthier ecosystem. Providers of stream restoration engineering and infrastructure are available at the link provided.
Updated: November 8, 2022
Natural Area Management Services Directory: Establishing/Managing Wildlife Habitat
Establishing and/or managing wildlife habitat helps property owners reach their goals for assisting one or more native species. Providers of wildlife establishment and/or management are listed here.
Updated: August 10, 2022
Woodland Wildlife Spotlight: Which Bat is That?
Maryland is home to ten different species of bats, all of which are listed by the state as Species of Greatest Conservation Need. They are generally divided into two groups: ”cave bats” and “tree bats.” In this spotlight, we'll look at the tree bats in Maryland.
Updated: July 25, 2022
FAQs: Wildlife Management
Woodlands provide essential habitat for a variety of wildlife species. Listed are some of the most common questions we receive about managing woodlands for wildlife.
Updated: July 22, 2022
Branching Out - Spring 2022
Read about some of the changes to the Woodland Stewardship Education program and News and Notes about stories you might have missed. Our regular features include the Woodland Wildlife Spotlight and Invasives in Your Woodland, and the Brain Tickler challenge.
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