Ep.59 | Tree Trailblazers: Forest Stewardship & Wildlife Strategy
Update: 2025-07-02
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Tree Trailblazers: Forest Stewardship & Wildlife Strategy
Managing over 1.5 million acres of land may seem daunting — but not for Pennsylvania Game Commission’s habitat management staff.
Northwest Regional Forester Scott Wolbert, Northcentral Regional Forester Dan Heggenstaller, and Forestry Division Chief Paul Weiss join host Matt Morrett to discuss how the agency uses sustainable forestry to create diverse ecosystems for better wildlife habitat.
Episode Highlights:
- What is habitat?
- The Game Commission’s role in forestry
- The relationship between deer management goals and forest health
- The role of deer exclosures and why the agency uses deer fencing
- Tips for hunting inside deer fences
- What hunters should look for to improve their season
Resources:
Learn more about the balance of healthy forests and healthy deer.
Find state game lands near you.
Learn more about habitat management in Pennsylvania.
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