Gains and Growth: A Sustainable Harvest
Nottingham is a small village in southern Pennsylvania, not far from the Maryland line. It’s near here that Craig Kretzing owns a tract of land containing about 25 wooded acres. As someone who enjoys the outdoors, he appreciates his land and feels responsible to care for it. He also knows that forests do well when […]
Forest Undergrowth & Vegetation Management
Owning woodlands can be rewarding in so many ways but also presents numerous challenges that every forest owner can relate to. One such challenge is managing the forest undergrowth and vegetation. Managing the forest understory is an intricate task which requires a balance of practices that are aimed at preserving ecological harmony, strengthening forest health, […]
Why Managing Your Pennsylvania Forest Matters
The state of Pennsylvania gets its name from its forests. In Latin, Pennsylvania means “Penn’s Woods.” Pennsylvanian Forests, which cover almost 60% of the state’s land area, support around 30% of the state’s economy. These forests have historically been the building blocks of the country when early settlers cleared them to meet the timber demands […]
