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  • Know Your Trees and Where They Grow

    Jim Finley, Professor Emeritus, Penn State|Aug 26, 2021

    Over the past year or so have you discovered a new or stronger connection to forests and trees? Those who study outdoor recreation have documented nearly explosive growth in the number of people exploring and spending time in parks and forests. Whether you are an old hand, used to spending time in sylvan landscapes, or a new convert to outside activities, have you found yourself looking in new ways at forests and wondering: What type of tree is that? Forests are complex communities that depend...

  • Discover Your Woodland Path

    JIM FINLEY, Forest Resources Management|May 27, 2021

    You may have heard or read that walking was the preferred exercise during the pandemic. Folks put on their walking shoes and took to the streets, parks, and trails for diverse reasons – fresh air, social distancing, scenery changes, and, of course, exercise. More people ventured into the state’s public and private forests to walk. Sometimes these were extended walks, perhaps, involving overnight adventures. More likely, though, they were short jaunts following a path or trail that looped across the landscape and back to the house or car. Eve...