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Invasive Species

February 22, 2023 12:00 AM
By: Andrew Rohrbaugh, Program Services and Support Section Chief, Division of Forest Health, Bureau of Forestry

DCNR preparing for another bad year of spongy moth infestation


June 29, 2022 12:00 AM
By: Ryan Reed, Natural Resource Program Specialist, Bureau of Forestry

The 2022 spongy moth outbreak has prompted a lot of concern and questions. Here’s what you need to know.


March 18, 2022 12:00 AM
By: Jeffrey Woleslagle, Natural Resource Specialist, DCNR’s Bureau of Forestry

An invasive nematode is believed to be responsible for a newly found disease killing beech trees.


March 02, 2022 12:00 AM
By: Ryan Reed, Natural Resource Program Specialist, Bureau of Forestry

Native plants should be used in the fight against invasive species.


May 26, 2021 12:00 AM
By: Ryan Reed, Natural Resource Program Specialist, Bureau of Forestry

Planting trees as part of a return to a healthy forest.


February 24, 2021 12:00 AM
By: Ryan Reed, Natural Resource Program Specialist, Bureau of Forestry

DCNR is constantly monitoring and combating this invasive bug.


February 23, 2021 12:00 AM
By: Andrew Rohrbaugh, Program Services and Support Section Chief, Division of Forest Health, Bureau of Forestry

February 22, 2021 12:00 AM
By: Andrew Rohrbaugh, Program Services and Support Section Chief, Division of Forest Health, Bureau of Forestry

Being aware of new invasive plants is key to containing their spread.


September 22, 2020 12:00 AM
By: Chris K. Firestone, Botanist, Ecological Services Section, Bureau of Forestry

Pennsylvania's forests offer options to decorate for fall.


February 28, 2020 12:00 AM
By: DCNR

Invasive species have a huge impact on other plants and wildlife in Pennsylvania state forests.