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How to Prune Landscape Trees and Shrubs
Utah State University Extension
Learn when to prune, how to make proper cuts and gain valuable insight behind pruning techniques for landscape trees and shrubs. Learn the do's and don'ts behind proper pruning practices.
Ask an Arborist: The ABC's of Pruning
Arbor Day Foundation
When pruning your trees, there are steps you can follow to ensure you are making the proper cuts and not removing too much off your tree. The rules of the ABC’s will tell you where to start, what branches to prune, and when you are finished. Follow these rules to help get you started on your tree pruning.
Ask An Arborist: What are the Rules of Pruning?
Arbor Day Foundation
This is part two of a three-part dormant pruning series. Watch part three, the ABC's of Pruning.
Ask an Arborist: Why Do I Need to Prune?
Arbor Day Foundation
explains when it's necessary to prune your trees and the difference it can make in the landscape. This is part one of a three-part dormant pruning series.
Top Five Useful Knots for Camping, Survival, Hiking, and more
Nature Reliance
Everyone wants to know the best knots for outdoor activities, don't you? In this video you will get the best knots for use outdoors!
Caring For Aquatic Facilities
Parks and Recreation Business
"This article outlines advice on how to remain vigilant, from prolonged shutdown due to COVID-19 to reopening and operating your facilities in a new ""normal."""
Sustainable Forestry
PennState Extension
Sustainable forestry is about managing forests to provide wood, clean water, wildlife habitat and beautiful landscapes.
Deciding If and When to Treat for Spotted Lanternfly on Ornamentals
PennState Extension
Some insect pests have one life stage that is especially vulnerable to insecticides but have other life stages that are harder to control. Spotted lanternfly is different.
"Can Cutting Your “Junk Trees"" Power Your City and Improve Your Forest?"
PennState Extension
How managing low-use wood for bioenergy can incentivize sustainable forest management.
Spotted Lanternfly Management Resources
PennState Extension
Spotted lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive insect that has spread throughout Pennsylvania since its discovery in Berks County in 2014. Use the resources to safely manage SLF on your property or for your business.
How You Can Comply with the Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Regulations
PennState Extension
Some tips to help you avoid spreading Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) and be in compliance with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) regulations.
Spotted Lanternfly Management for Homeowners
PennState Extension
A guide that reviews the identification, life cycle, current distribution, and techniques for managing spotted lanternfly on your property.
Control Forest Pests by Becoming a Certified Pesticide Applicator
PennState Extension
Certified pesticide applicators are needed to assist with forest management activities. This article provides a step by step approach to become a certified forest pesticide applicator.
Buckthorn
PennState Extension
"This article describes common (Rhamnus cathartica) and glossy (Frangula alnus [syn. Rhamnus frangula]) buckthorns' size, flowers, fruit, leaves, and stem
Burning Bush
PennState Extension
"This article on burning bush (Euonymus alatus) describes the plant's size, flowers, fruit, leaves, and stem
