Penn State Natural Resources Extension is rolling out a monthly on-line seminar series for forest landowners and natural resourcesprofessionals alike.

 

The Pennsylvania Forests Web Seminar Center will offer one-hour online, live presentations by experts in a variety of fields related to stewardship and forest resources issues. Upcoming webinars include:

 

-- March 10 - Wildlife habitat on your property;

 

-- April 14 - Invasive insects in your forest;

 

-- May 12 - Succession planning;

 

-- June 9 - Invasive plants in your forest;

 

-- September 8 - Forest management and regeneration; and

 

-- October 13 - Protecting water resources on your property.

 

The webinars will take place the second Tuesday of every month atnoon and 7 p.m., skipping July and August. Future topics include: oil,gas, and mineral leasing; harvesting; timber sales and markets; wildlife habitat; invasive insects; succession planning; invasive plants; forest management and regeneration; and water resources.

 

Participants must register and have a "Friend of Penn State" user ID, but those interested can register on-line. Ahigh-speed internet connection is required.

 

For more information, visit the PA Forests Web Seminar Center or contact Allyson Muth by sending email to: abm173@psu.edu. (Reprinted from DCNR Resources  online newsletter.)