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ID That Tree: Black Cherry

Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee says we can thank wildlife, especially birds, for the spread of wild black cherry trees. This tree-sized cherry tree has shiny, elongated leaves with finely toothed margins, and a very dark, flaky bark to go with...

Wildlife Habitat Hint: Late Growing Season Prescribed Fire, Video

In this video, Purdue Wildlife Extension Specialist Jarred Brooke will talk about some of the reasons why you might consider a late growing season burn as opposed to a dormant season prescribed fire. If you have any questions regarding wildlife, trees,...

Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment Highlights: Small Mammals, Video

Small mammals, such as chipmunks and mice aren't just cute to look at, they actually serve a purpose in our forest ecosystems. Check out what small mammals are found on the Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment and the mutually beneficial relationship they...

ID That Tree: American Beech

On this edition of ID That Tree, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee introduces you to American beech. You can identify this shade-tolerant species by its simple leaves with veins running parallel out to small teeth on the edge of the leaf,...

Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment (HEE) Highlights: Salamanders, Video

Have you ever picked up a log and found a salamander underneath it? This is an every day occurrence on the Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment as researchers count and identify species in the fall and spring to see how they react...

Find and Grow an Indiana Space Tree

Purdue Extension: Sycamore and Tulip Poplar tree seeds orbited the Earth on the US space shuttle Atlantis STS more than 30 years ago, from December 2-6, 1988, as part of a Purdue Extension 4-H project with Astronaut Jerry Ross. The...

Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment (HEE) Highlights: Overstory, Video

Learn about research on the Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment (HEE) about the effects of overstory on oak and hickory growth and the animals the habitat houses. If you have any questions regarding trees, forests, wildlife, wood products or other natural resource...

Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment (HEE) Highlights: Moths, Video

Join Charlotte Owings, project coordinator on the Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment, as she shares about one of the study subjects on the Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment (HEE), moths. If you have any questions regarding trees, forests, wildlife, wood products or other natural...

Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment (HEE) Highlights: Bats, Video

Bats are often overlooked but data gathered by the Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment (HEE) 100 year, large-scale experimental study reminds us the key role they have in our forests as they eat insects and pests including mosquitoes, spiders and more. Learn...

Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment (HEE) Highlights: Breeding Birds, Video

Learn about the methods of collection and the various research projects about birds that are currently happening on the Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment. If you have any questions regarding trees, forests, wildlife, wood products or other natural resource topics, feel free to...

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