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New Extension Video – Woody Biomass Harvesting at Purdue University

Biomass harvesting refers to harvesting where more woody material is gathered than in a traditional sawtimber harvesting. Material down to four inches in diameter is harvested along with large trees for veneer logs and saw logs. Small trees and tops are chipped and used for paper...

Two new Extension videos highlight invasive plant species

Purdue Extension-FNR now has two new expert-reviewed videos to help spread awareness of two significant invasive plant species in Indiana: the oriental bittersweet  and wintercreeper. These videos share plant characteristics, their effect on forests, and alternative native species that can...

FNR’s Kara Salazar & team administering survey to better aid communities in improving public spaces

A Purdue Extension program that helps Indiana communities improve public spaces such as parks and town centers is surveying West Lafayette residents to get input on the city parks and recreation department's next five-year master plan. Specialists and educators in...

Race in the Hellbender Hustle Run/Walk 2016 on April 9th

Come to the 13th consecutive Hellbender Hustle 5K Run/Walk at the O'Bannon Woods State Park in Corydon, Indiana to learn more about hellbenders and how they are faring in the nearby Blue River. The race is part road, part trail, and...

Endangered Trees of Indiana: Part 1 – American Chestnut (Castanea dentata)

When you hear about endangered species, most of us think about the plights of our furry or feathered friends. This article describes the plight of some of the less cuddly members of the endangered species list. Indiana is home to...

Selecting a Nuisance Wildlife Control Professional

It's likely you have had some type of run-in with wildlife—no matter where you live. Regardless of the situation, you have essentially three choices when you deal with a wildlife problem. You can ignore the problem and hope it goes away...

Research Update on Saving the Amargosa Vole

How do a fully sequenced genome, microbiomics, and intensive population genetics help save a critically endangered mammal? Provided by Professor Janet Foley of UC Davis Veterinary Medicine. There are only a few hundred Amargosa voles left in the world with...

Tick genome reveals inner workings of a versatile blood-guzzler

An international team of scientists led by Purdue University has sequenced the genome of the tick that transmits Lyme disease, the most common vector-borne illness in North America. The decade-long project, involving 93 authors from 46 institutions, decodes the biology...

Dealing with nuisance geese this spring

As the weather begins to warm up later this year, the sight of Canada geese returning is pleasant to some as a reminder of spring approaching. It can also be downright irritating to others who experience property damage and other...

New Publication! Wildlife Habitat Education Program: Wildlife Identification Guide

​The National 4-H Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) is an environmental education program for youth ages 8-19 that teaches all about wildlife habitat and damage management through hands-on activities. This program is the largest of its kind in the nation and has been...

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