DCNR Blog: New Resources Available For Forest Landowners And Managers For Climate Change Resilience

More than 70 percent of the woodlands in Pennsylvania are owned by private landowners.With the proper instruction, tools, and technical assistance, these landowners can manage their land in ways that enhance the production of wood, water, recreation, and wildlife and can mitigate the effects of a changing climate.Making wise and informed decisions on how to manage land helps conserve the natural resources of Pennsylvania and ensure that forests are...

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Citizen Science Parasite Hunters Needed: Penn State Researcher Asking Deer Hunters For Help In Biting Flies Research Effort

By Penn State NewsA Penn State entomologist is asking Pennsylvania deer hunters for help with research on biting flies that are active in the fall, which may be vectors of dangerous disease.Michael Skvarla, associate professor of entomology and biology in the College of Agricultural Sciences, wants to document the locations and prevalence of these “keds” in an effort to determine whether they pose risks to human health. Research has suggested...

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Senate Confirms Three PUC Commissioners Bringing 5-Member Panel Up To Full Strength For First Time In More Than 18 Months

On October 19, the Public Utility Commission welcomed the return of Commissioner John F. Coleman Jr. and the arrival of Commissioners Stephen M. DeFrank and Kathryn L. Zerfuss to the PUC. The Commission thanked Gov. Tom Wolf for his nominations, along with the Pennsylvania Senate for its support of all three nominations earlier.This is the first time the five-member panel has been at full strength since Senate Republicans notified Gov. Wolf...

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Thursday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 10.20.22

Are You Telling Your Story?Senate returns to session October 24, 25, 26, November 15 [Adjourn for year]     -- Committee ScheduleHouse returns to session October 24, 25, 26, November 14, 15, 16 [Adjourn for year]     -- Committee ScheduleTODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- City & State PA Recognize The 2022 Pennsylvania Nonprofit Power 100 Leaders, Including 7 Conservation Leaders  [PaEN]--...

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