Forest Management

Many landowners have only a vague idea of where their property boundaries lie or unwisely assume that existing fence lines or walls accurately define their property boundaries. This fact sheet provides the basic information needed to locate and mark property boundaries from a deed description.

In this issue, read about the challenges facing the Maryland forestry industry, and about Marylanders being nominated for Outstanding Tree Farmers of the year. Our regular features include the "Woodland Wildlife Spotlight" and "Invasives in Your Woodland," as well as the events calendar and the Brain Tickler challenge. 

November 2020 issue features profiles of the Eastern wild turkey and Japanese privet.

Learn about Maryland's Recreational Use Statute and how it applies to your woodland property. Our regular features include profiles of the Chuck-will's-widow and Winged euonymus.

There are a number of federal and state programs available that will help defray a significant portion of the cost to implement forest practices. This section provides an overview of the different types of cost-share programs available as well as how they are implemented.

Enrollment in a forest management program is one way private forest owners in Maryland can reduce their property tax burden.

Resources for information about common diseases found in woodlands of Maryland and the mid-Atlantic region.

A workshop held to assess and discuss challenges related to managing deer populations in Maryland

Many Maryland woodland owners also have water resources on their property. Here are some common questions about managing them.

Artificial brush piles conceal and protect wildlife from predators and the weather, and they establish a medium for seed germination and plant growth. This fact sheet outlines how and where to construct effective artificial brush piles.