Did you know that three quarters of Maryland's forests are owned by a diverse group of private landowners? You may be one of them. The Forest Stewardship Education website is filled with researched-based information, giving you knowledge to help you make informed decisions about your place in the landscape. Watch Welcome Video

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Maryland Wood Energy Coalition
A Prospectus for Advancing Bio-thermal Energy in Maryland

The Maryland Woodland Stewards (MWS) program celebrated a 20 year landmark and we have developed a publication capturing the program’s story since its 1990 inception as the “Coverts Project.”  We are thankful for the outreach efforts of every person who has completed the training.  Much has been accomplished in these 20 years and every effort has made a positive difference in communities across Maryland.  We hope you enjoy reading the summary.

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Maryland Woodland Stewards 1990—2010: 20 Years of Forest Stewardship Education

Maryland Woodland Connect is a network for property owners in Maryland with an interest in forestry, wildlife and/or natural resources. Connect with fellow property owners, Maryland Woodland Stewards (volunteers of the University of Maryland Extension), forestry professionals and educators from all around the state!

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Congratulations!

Congratulations to Maryland Woodland Stewards, Class of 2012!

General Forestry Course

What a Deal! Registration Opens in July for Fall Course Offering
(May, 2012)

Branching Out

New Issue Now Available
Volume 20, Number 1
(March, 2012)

Webinar Recording Available!

Heating with Wood: Opportunities and Challenges for Homeowners

EAB Update

July 11, 2011: Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine Expanded to Entire Western Shore New Quarantine Expands Restrictions on Ash Wood and Hardwood Firewood. Click here for more information...

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Events:

May

• May 10, 2012 (8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
  Producer’s Digital Toolbox

• May 12, 2012
  8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  Neighborhood Green Workshop

• May 15, 2012 (8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
  Producer’s Digital Toolbox

Top 16 Publications for 2011

1. Fact Sheet #619:  How To Determine Your Property Boundaries
2. Fact Sheet #802:  The Great Horned Owl – Rodents and Rabbits Beware
3. Fact Sheet 595:  Lyme Disease and the Deer Tick in Maryland
4. Fact Sheet 534:  Lyme Disease in Animals
5. Fact Sheet 655:  Wildlife Damage Management – Resistance of Ornamentals to Deer Damage
6. Fact Sheet #798:  The Barn Swallow – Friend of the Farm
7. Fact Sheet #756:  Getting to the Root of Tree Problems
8. Fact Sheet #800:  Attracting the Beneficial Tree Swallow
9. Extension Bulletin #354:  Managing Deer Damage in Maryland
10. Extension Bulletin #357:  Landowner Liability and Recreational Access
11. Fact Sheet #601:  Wildlife Management:  Cottontail Rabbits
12. Fact Sheet #599:  Wildlife Management:  Brush Piles
13. Fact Sheet #638:  Fertilizing Ornamental Trees and Shrubs
14. Fact Sheet #810:  Using Commercial Deer Repellents to Manage Deer Browsing in the Landscape
15. Fact Sheet #701:  Landscapes that Help the Chesapeake Bay
16. Fact Sheet #629:  Woodland Management – Measuring Your Forests