Monday, January 16, 2012
"A relatively small percentage of introduced species are truly problematic and a threat to native biodiversity," says Tomas A. Carlo, Penn State assistant professor of biology. "Most introduced species become 'naturalized' and fully integrated into their new communities." (more)
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
The Penn State Center Pittsburgh, in partnership with the Rosedale Block Cluster in Homewood and Bey Brothers Landscaping in Beltzhoover, plans to salvage plant material from the Civic Arena grounds.
Plans are being finalized for the Arena's on-site vegetation to be deconstructed and put to good use. More than 200 mature plants have been tagged for collection at the site. These plants range in variety and include hollies, burning bushes, viburnum and others. (more)
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Individuals working in the landscape contracting industry and others interested in learning about sustainable methods of landscaping may benefit from a special six-course certificate program being offered at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus beginning in January 2011. This 17-credit certificate program can be completed in as few as 15 months and will be offered simultaneously at Penn State Beaver and The Penn State Center in Pittsburgh. (more)
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
A landscape contractor from Shillington, a college student from Lancaster and a Penn State alumni group were the honorees when the Penn State Ag Council recently presented its 2008 Leadership Awards, given annually to individuals who provide direction in Pennsylvania's agricultural community. (more)