#AgProgress

James Finley, Ph.D., Professor of Forest Resources, leads a woodlot tour at Penn State during the 2012 Ag Progress Days. He is assisted by David R. Jackson, Forest Resources Educator; Clayton Lutz, wildlife diversity biologist for the PA Game Commission; and Andy Duncan, Private Forestland Stewardship Coordinator, PA DCNR Bureau of Forestry.
The tour included a walk-through of the managed forest at Penn State, viewing of active harvesting areas, as well as forest management discussions.

[@billastell3753]

That was an excellent informative video. It showed forest management as a balance between economic considerations without forgetting the more important elements of diversity, wildlife and sustainability. Thank you!.

[@Live.Vibe.Lasers]

I'd love to see what this woodlot looks like 6 years later in 2019 without having to drive out to it.

[@timberray9572]

I never walk into a forest without a yellow hardhat.

[@creatednordestroyed5339]

😂😂😂

[@mikespencer941]

Why don't you plant established seedlings where you want regeneration?

[@billastell3753]

Planting seedlings would be un-necessary. I would go as far as to say negative. The area is be rich with landraces of seedlings and seeds that have shown their suitability to live in this environment. They have also left mature trees that will parent the future generations. IMHO

[@snowfirel7108]

Just an excuse to leave a big mess, with that mess, the only "new growth in 10 years" will be ferns, and bugs.

[@djbradles]

@Lewis Cleale well said