Hello Listener,

In this month's episode, we're joined by Dr. Daniel Pratson, a natural resources specialist with the University of Maryland Extension, talking all about the forests of Maryland. We ask about how many forests are there in Maryland? Why they are so important? What can landowner do to help this unique ecosystem.

Resource used in this episode:

• National forest owner survey: https://research.fs.usda.gov/programs/nwos
• Maryland Five-Million Trees Initiative: https://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/Pages/5-million-trees.aspx
• Woods in your backyard: 1-9 acres https://extension.umd.edu/resource/woodland-management-woods-your-backyard/
• Country Foresters - DNR: https://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/Pages/contacts.aspx
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UMdFSE

We also have our :

• Native Plant of the Month: Common Hackberry
• Bug of the Month: Caterpillar Hunter Beetle
• Monthly Garden Tips

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