Spotlight
Protect the Nation's Forests – Don’t Move Firewood
This camping and hunting season… purchase your firewood from a vendor close to your destination. Don’t pack your own firewood for use at your campsite or cabin. Unfortunately, our native trees and forests are being threatened by invasive insects and diseases that live in dead and dying wood. In many cases, these pests are being accidentally spread to new locations by homeowners and recreationists moving firewood from one location to another. more »
Northeastern Area Seminar Series
The Last Unfinished Business of Gifford Pinchot
 As the first Chief of the US Forest Service, Gifford Pinchot pioneered forest conservation in the U.S. Near the end of his life, Gifford celebrated his accomplishments creating the National Forest System and setting in motion strong State forestry agencies, but referred to private forestry as his 'last unfinished business.' This presentation looks at his efforts and how the issue has evolved since his time.
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Webcasts
Producing and Merchandising from Underutilized Waste Wood Resources
(presentation length 63:43)
Thom Labrie talks about ways to recover and add value to wood resources that might otherwise be wasted. Labrie is the president of Auburn Enterprises LLC, and an award-winning veteran of more than 30 years in the wood business. view »
Estate Planning Options
(presentation length 50:06)
 Attorney Roger L. Deffner presents an overview for woodland owners of wealth management, financial planning, and estate planning. He is only presenting an overview and not legal advice and viewers need to consult a personal attorney for any particular situation.
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Property Ownership and Distribution: Who Will Get Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate?
(presentation length 79:07)
 Personal property transfer is an issue frequently ignored until a crisis occurs - that is not the time to make important decisions. As Dr. Karen Goebel of the University of Wisconsin explains, transferring non-titled property brings up many important issues. The presentation encourages people to make appropriate arrangements that are fair to all parties concerned and covers tools used to accomplish the transfer of property.
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Call Before You Cut
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Consulting a professional forester before a cut, and using a master logger if choosing to harvest trees, helps woodland owners protect both their woods and their financial interests. more »
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What You Can Do To Help - Get Involved
Landowners and homeowners can be helpful in the fight against invasive plants.
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Features
Wildfire Prevention
Many people believe that lightning starts most wildfires, but the fact is 9 out of 10 wildfires nationwide are started by humans and can be prevented! The main causes are unattended campfires, trash burning, carelessly discarded smoking materials, barbecue coals, and operating equipment without spark arresters. Click here to find out more about wildfire prevention, and here to learn about fire as a forest management tool.
Woodsy Owl
 Woodsy has been America's environmental champion since 1970, and is most recognized for his wise request, "Lend a hand, care for the land ." Join the US Forest Service in introducing children to this fanciful creature! »
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Northeastern Area News
Forest Service smokejumpers heading to Worcester, Mass.
10/16/08
DURHAM, N.H.—Less than a month ago, U.S. Forest Service Smokejumper Brian Kvisler was jumping out of an airplane into a California wildfire. Now, he's about to come east to assist with a different kind of environmental emergency.
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Beetle infestation could affect Massachusetts' forests
9/23/08
DURHAM, N.H.—The recent Asian longhorned beetle detection in Worcester marks only the fourth infestation of its kind in the United States.
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Toast marshmallows, but leave your firewood home
9/23/08
DURHAM, N.H.—Campers might have heard recently about how moving firewood serves to speed up the spread of exotic invasive insects and diseases.
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Gypsy Moth Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement released
9/19/08
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.—The U.S. Forest Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service have released a Gypsy Moth Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for public comment.
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Autumn gold a treasure to behold
9/15/08
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.—The crisp morning air of September heralds the beginning of autumn when forests will exchange their vibrant green summer foliage for radiant reds, yellows, and oranges.
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Longwood Gardens hosts invasive weed workshop
08/07/08
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa.—On August 25, Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pa., will host a workshop on biological control of mile-a-minute weed, an invasive plant from Asia. NA organized the workshop.
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Recently-detected Asian insect found in Maine; no tree damage so far
07/02/08
DURHAM, N.H.—An exotic insect recently detected in North America has been spotted in southern Maine. Maine Forest Service forest health managers found two Xyleborus seriatus specimens in pheromone-baited exotic species monitoring traps in Sanford, May 20 and June 2.
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Native wasp to be used in search for harmful forest pest
07/01/08
DURHAM, N.H.—Forest health managers in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic will soon employ a common native wasp to search for a nasty, tree-killing invasive insect.
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Forest resource managers get creative on firewood issue
05/28/08
DURHAM, N.H.—State and federal forest health managers across the Northeast, Midwest and mid-Atlantic are going to unusual lengths lately to get people to leave firewood at home.
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News From The States
Fall color plentiful across West Virginia
10/16/08
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—State foresters say that just about anywhere you look this weekend in West Virginia you will see great fall foliage.
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Great fall color in West Virginia
10/9/08
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—State foresters say that foliage at several sites in West Virginia is currently at peak color, including Allegheny Front in Mineral County, Pendleton County’s Spruce Knob and the Mt. Storm area of Grant County.
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Public asked to help look out for serious tree killer
8/28/08
CONCORD, N.H.—Granite State forest health managers are asking the public to help keep an eye out for a very serious forest pest.
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Vermont predicts great foliage season
9/3/08
MONTPELIER, Vt.—Vermont tourism officials are confident that another great foliage season is on the horizon and are encouraging visitors to take advantage of midweek fall specials being offered throughout the state.
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Fall forest fire season begins Oct. 1
9/26/08
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—The Division of Forestry reminds West Virginia residents of morning and afternoon outdoor-burning restrictions in place from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31.
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Where does your heat come from?
11/18/07
BOSTON, Mass.—Where does your heat come from? There's an alternative fuel that saves money, supports your local economy, and helps the environment: wood!
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WV State nursery buying seeds
9/11/08
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— Clements State Tree Nursery in West Columbia is once again purchasing seed from in-state seed collectors.
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WV state nursery accepting orders
9/11/08
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— The Clements State Tree Nursery in West Columbia, W.Va., is now accepting orders for bare-root deciduous and conifer seedlings.
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Ginseng digging season starts Sept. 1
8/7/08
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Division of Forestry officials announced today that the ginseng digging season starts Monday, Sept. 1 and runs through Sunday, Nov. 30.
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Success Stories
Improving Forest Health And Increasing Community Vitality all stories »
"Town Study Showed Threefold Savings" The last, vast forested area along the Interstate 95 corridor
between Boston and Washington, D.C. sits amid the
borderlands of Connecticut and southern Rhode Island.
Within this 200 square mile region lays West Greenwich,
RI, a small, rural town split roughly down its geographic
center by I-95. more »
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Estate Planning
Hot topic! Who will inherit your family's forests? Plan now to protect and conserve this vital natural resource. Learn more
Landowner Resources
Do you own more than 10 acres of land? The US Forest Service Northeastern Area has a number of programs and publications that can help you manage your land. more »
 Tax Tips
Homeowner Resources
Do you want to improve the beauty and value of your residential property? Healthy, mature trees add an average of 10% to a property’s value. Trees properly placed around buildings can reduce air conditioning needs by 30% and can save 20-50% of the energy used for heating your home. more »
Our 42 page, full-color guide with tip sheets was designed specifically for landowners with less than 10 acres. more »
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