Forestry Economics and Taxation

Learn to be a steward of the land this fall with the University of Maryland Extension General Forestry Course. This online course will be offered beginning Sept.1 through Dec. 15, 2022.

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A team of forest ecologists and social scientists in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, using a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will conduct research aimed at helping owners of small- to medium-sized forest tracts manage their woodlands for ecosystem services.

The forest products sector is worth more than $3 billion to Maryland's economy. Two new opportunities exist for individuals, groups, or companies to receive grant funding to grow their businesses in Maryland.

The News and Notes roundup for this issue: Asks, "Should you squish a spotted lanternfly?"; notes that grants for forestry projects and protection are open in Anne Arundel County; describes how researchers are using drones and AI to map forests; reports on a new story map that documents saltwater intrusion in the Delmarva; and shares one way to stay warm this winter... with just one log. 

The News and Notes roundup for this issue reports that an important tax resource is available for forest landowners; shares information about a new endangered species designation; notes the results of a study about wildfires and birds; and reports that a personal watercraft manufacturer is using wood in unexpected places.

This manual is designed for the forest landowner, to provide a means of keeping up-to-date records of forest management activities.

Learn how Marylanders view forestry and its impact on the state's economy. Our regular features include profiles of the North American porcupine and mile-a-minute.

The Maryland forest industry and many partners have come together over the last few years to develop an Economic Adjustment Strategy (EAS) for countering the economic impact of recent forest industry closures and for securing the future of Maryland’s forest industry.

In order to help the forest industry to revitalize from the 2008 economic recession, this research studied the market potential of firewood and wood pellets as a home heating source. Specifically, this study seeks to identify the price at which Maryland residents would switch to wood fiber for home heating.