Forest Health

This fact sheet centers on information available for Maryland landowners interested in generate income from your woodland or farmland using selected alternative income opportunities.

Our woodlands are under constant pressure from a variety of non-native insects and plants. These publications can help you learn how to improve the health of your natural areas.

This publication documents the threat to the Eastern Shore's ash trees from Emerald Ash Borer, the potential long-term affects EAB will have on the ecosystems, and what steps landowners can take.

The Black Bear is the largest mammal in Maryland. This fact sheet explains the characteristics of and management techniques for the black bear in the northeastern U.S., particularly in Maryland.

The Ruffed Grouse is a medium-sized, heavy-bodied bird. Techniques for managing the Ruffed Grouse vary according to site characteristics, but the aim is almost always to provide protective cover. This fact sheet describes ways to identify and to provide suitable habitat for the ruffed grouse.

Bats are one of Maryland’s most valuable natural resources. All the bat species found in Maryland eat only insects. They are an integral part of the food chain and also provide benefits to humans. This fact sheet describes the important role bats play in controlling insects and will provide information that can be used to attract bats to your area. 

For centuries, Maryland's forests have provided wood, wildlife habitat, clean water and air, aesthetic and recreational enjoyment, and many other benefits. This fact sheet briefly describes Maryland's past, present, and future forests and demonstrates that the forest is a renewable natural resource whose future can be ensured by sound forest stewardship.

The harvest of timber is something that most landowners only do once or twice in a lifetime. Whether or not the experience is a positive one will depend upon whether or not you use professional forestry assistance.

In this issue, read about the controversy surrounding glyphosate, as well as some good news for the Maryland forestry industry. Our regular features include the "Woodland Wildlife Spotlight" and "Invasives in Your Woodland."

In this issue, rRead about some woodland myths and new strategies for planting hardwoods. Our regular features include profiles of the American mink in the Woodland Wildlife Spotlight and Japanese knotweed in Invasives in Your Woodland, as well as the events calendar and the Brain Tickler challenge.