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Great Lakes Gray Wolves Returning to Endangered Species List

An Obama administration decision sought to remove gray wolves in the Great Lakes region from the endangered species list. However, a federal judge gave a 111-page opinion and ruled to keep the wolves on the list, resulting in a ban to trap and hunt...

Night Wings: Owl Surveys Through the Eyes of a Volunteer

It’s me, the crazy wildlife student again. This time, I’m running around in the dark playing owl calls in the middle of the woods. What was I doing? Owl surveys, and I was helping provide data for the Hardwood Ecosystem...

What It’s Like Being a Wildlife Student

Ever wondered why people go into wildlife? I mean, we’re expected to have low salaries. Why are we spending so much money to get a degree where we’ll go out to observe animals for a living or manage them? Can’t we do...

Emerald Ash Borer in Sullivan County

The invasive insect has made its way to its 79th county, Sullivan County. It was recently spotted in Jennings, Pike, Scott, Spencer and Warrick counties. There are only a few counties in southern Indiana that have not been affected by the Emerald...

What’s The Buzz About Yellow Jackets and Evergreen Trees?

This question and answer were provided by Purdue Extension: In the Grow. Question: I have small evergreen trees planted in my yard. They are the small, slow-growing type. They are around eight years old. Every fall, the yellow jackets start swarming...

Long-Term Health of U.S. Forests in Jeopardy

The Washington Post has published an article stating that experts fear how smaller parcels of forest owned, combined with an increase in the number of owners, will affect the long-term health of the American woodlands. With smaller parcels of land,...

Wrap It Up

You may be considering giving a plant as a holiday gift this year. But before you buy your plant, there are precautions you need to take into consideration in order to keep it healthy. Purdue Yard and Garden News has some...

Care For Your Plants, Indoor And Out, During The Cold Months Ahead

The Purdue Yard and Garden Calendar for January has provided some tips on how to care for your plants as a bitter cold winter sweeps upon us. HOME Keep plants near a bright window and hydrated. Increase humidity around houseplants...

Stack Firewood Bark Up Or Bark Down?

The National Association of State Foresters has published an article debating whether to stack firewood bark up or bark down. They concluded that there are benefits and drawbacks to both ways. When storing wood under shelter, it would depend on personal preference and ease of handling. When...

New Spanish Publication! Instalación de Árboles: Proceso y Practicas (Tree Installation: Process and Practices)

This is a Spanish-language version of our helpful how-to guide, Tree Installation: Process and Practices, which helps in choosing, planting and maintaining trees. It includes a 12-step planting process, Indiana native tree and utility-friendly tree charts, information on Midwest hardiness...

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