Forest Benefits and Values

11/01/2021

https://www.post-gazette.com/business/powersource/2021/11/01/Family-owned-forests-Pennsylvania-carbon-climate-change-American-Forest-Foundation-Nature-Conservancy-credits-emissions/stories/202110310059?fbclid=IwAR0JQaPIdPdMILtnBK3gVrDR9ZPI35doxbnTesV146LUed1re-QJDv2WD0U

SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP, Pa. — For many years, Louise Hartman’s deep fondness for her family’s 154-acre forest in Northumberland County was...

03/01/2021

This article provides practical ways the public and landowners can aid in the survival of the Indiana bat. https://extension.psu.edu/the-indiana-bat-an-endangered-species-in-pennsylvania

03/01/2021

Check out our new article on turtles. Turtles, quite unique creatures indeed!

This article provides an overview of turtles in Pennsylvania, the role of turtles in sustaining forests, wetlands, and human wellbeing, and the need for turtle conservation in response to emerging threats.

01/27/2021

Prescribed fire, a good thing for PA!

This article introduces private landowners in Pennsylvania to the benefits of prescribed fire, state laws about prescribed fire, the cost of burning, and some of the risks associated with prescribed fire.

01/27/2021

Forest carbon markets are coming on line in PA. Learn how your forest can be part of the climate solution! https://extension.psu.edu/carbon-markets-101
https://extension.psu.edu/how-forests-store-carbon
https://extension.psu.edu/how-forest-carbon-programs-work-two-case-studies
https://extension.psu.edu/pennsylvanias-potential-for-reducing-carbon-emissions-using-private-forests

Advocates of climate change mitigation are looking to private forest lands for solutions. This article discusses the opportunities and challenges of engaging landowners in carbon markets.

01/27/2021

Do you know the value of using forests to protect water resources in PA? Check out this article on benefit transfer methods using related economic studies.

This article presents estimated economic values for forest/water protection programs in Pennsylvania using meta-analysis and benefit transfer techniques.

04/27/2020

Do you care about wildlife? Why?

Read here to discover the many ways that people value wildlife in Pennsylvania

A review of how wildlife management can help enhance human health and wellbeing.

04/21/2020

Why use strategic communication in environmental outreach?https://extension.psu.edu/strategic-messaging-a-guide-for-leaders-and-officials

04/21/2020

Discover Voter Support for Natural Areas Protection in PA.
https://extension.psu.edu/voter-behavior-towards-natural-areas-protection