CS-Lancastar Farming, Saturday, May 16, 1992 Forest Stewardship Program Serves Landowners, Community "The forest is far more than a collection of trees " —Gilford Pinchot THOMAS ANUNDSON ELLEN O'DONNELL Forestry Specialists Penn State University STATE COLLEGE (Centre Co.) Suppose you own some forestland and are concerned because you haven't been seeing much wildlife. Perhaps you have a wetland on your property and want to enhance it by establishing nesting areas and food sources for waterfowl. Maybe you would like to thin the stand and use the firewood, but aren't sure which trees to remove. Perhaps you've been approached by someone wanting to buy your trees and aren't sure of their value With fewer places left for children to explore the nature world, unencumbered by artificial demands, landowners can develop forests on their property. The forests provide a healthy individual classroom and playground for children, in addition to benefitting the total environment for the landowner. BARTVILLE WELDING SHOP I’ii \uMi' Kil ( lui iiin.i l’\.l 'll'* (,ii H,n u i IK-1 or the correct way to harvest them. You decide to ask your neighbor about the timber sale he had last fall. He tells you somebody just stopped by his house and offered him a bunch of money for the big gest trees. "How do you know if they did a good job or paid you fairly?," you ask. He replies, "Well, I guess I really don't I just figured they knew what they were doing," Somehow, you think, there's got to be a better way. Where can you go for guidance and assistance? Who can help you implement these practices? What can you legally do on your property? What is best for your specific objectives? These are some of the most common questions asked by Pen nsylvania's private forest landow- In addition to providing heating fuel, building supplies and protection from weather extremes, forests also provide habitat for a multitude of plants and animals. Indigin* ous bird species, many of which depend on forests, can be aided in maintaining their numbers through simple, but effective housing projects. ners. The new Pennsylvania Forest breathe, and provide wood pro- Stewardship program can provide ducts, food, and recreational the answers. opportunities. What is Forest Stewardship? Other benefits, including By definition, forest steward- breathtaking scenery and peaceful ship is the wise management and tranquility, enrich our lives and use of our forest resources to provide us with a sense of well ensure their health and productivi- being. Forests offer an escape from ty for years to come. Stewardship everyday tasks and help us appre challenges us to look beyond our ciate the beauty of nature, immediate personal needs so we The wondrous displays of color can leave a living legacy for future splashed across the hills each fall, generations. the snow-laden forests glistening Forests provide us with many in the sunshine, the thrill of sight benefits necessary for life itself, ing wildlife, the songs of birds, and They protect soils from erosion, the aromas of fragrant spring flow purify our water, cleanse the air we ers add to the wonder that is Multifan - CONTROLLED VENTILATION Cold Wailher Sul Rust Proof Shuttoro / \ Energy / EKlelont £¥/ Per JJ Aarodynamlc / Ono Stop / Polyothylono Hood Intlallallon Multifan System 1 The Multilan Advantage The Energy Polypropyl Specially Labyrinth I Electric Mi Frame Gaeti MuMfan w cmm ccinpMi' CMOIM ITWI an 4 malntaf Inatructlana. can WaecuK apaai cantrotk wtth iharmaatai, tranalarmar r alaatfanlc' •quipfmnt HoHzantal or Vertical Operation IB Hour WE W-- SHIP Support* Swine i Poultry Systems Specialists »» FARMER BOY AG. me. MYERSTOWN. PA 17067 410 E LINCOLN AVE Hours: M-F 7:00-5:00; Sil. 7:30-11:30 Pennsylvania. Countless plant and animal spe cies combined with other nonliv ing things make up an ever changing biological community that is continuously being influenced by natural elements like wind, rain, and sunshine. This complex ecological web serves as an indicator of our planet's health. Only by under standing and maintaining this complex system will we be able to solve environmental problems such as pollution and global warm ing. It is up to us to see that our DOSMATICPLUS It’s a: Medicator Metering Pump Fertilizer Injector OOSMATC Non-Electric Proportional • Wear Resistant • American Quality 2 YEAR WARRANTY SIMPLE, ACCURATE, AND RELIABLE AT ALL PLOW RATES. PH. 717-866-7565 (Turn to Pago C 9) cat* U.B. PATENT No. 4SU7IS Chock Our WarohouM Piieas
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