Rattlesnake Behavior During Forest Fires Rattlesnakes have developed specific behaviors to counter the immediate danger of forest fires. Unlike mammals that can quickly flee, snakes rely on seeking ...

Venomous snakes, not so much. Yet, New Jersey is home to venomous timber rattlesnakes and northern copperheads, in addition to 20 species of non-venomous snakes. “A lot of times, people aren’t ...

Timber frame construction, known for its timeless charm and unmatched durability, is a popular choice across Pennsylvania. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the decision to work with a local timber frame ...

Night - Clear. Winds from NW to N at 5 to 6 mph (8 to 9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 29 °F (-1.7 °C). Sunny with a high of 64 °F (17.8 °C). Winds variable at 6 to 10 mph (9.7 to 16.1 kph ...

Developed by county foresters John Cisek and Janette Cain, and approved by the County Board at its Jan. 13, 2025, meeting, the annual plan maps out how the county will manage its 16,363 acres of ...

This is the beginning of what Swedish property developer Atrium Ljungberg describes as “the largest mass timber project in the world.” On the outskirts of Sweden’s capital, construction of ...

a herpetologist and ecologist at Dickinson College in Pennsylvania. But “most of that information has been very anecdotal.” After all, rattlesnakes don’t like being found. And precipitation ...

A map shows predicted snowfall for Pennsylvania. On January 16, the National Weather Service in Pennsylvania alerted residents to possible snowfall in the forecast. A map shows predicted snowfall ...

If you live in Pennsylvania and venture outdoors, you may have encountered some of its venomous spiders – but did you know there’s an even bigger arachnid threat lurking within the state’s wildlife?

The two main genera that make up the rattlesnakes are Crotalus and Sistrurus. Crotalus – The larger genus has 26 species, which include better-known species, such as the timber rattlesnake ...

Despite their fearsome reputation, timber rattlesnakes are typically shy and elusive, preferring to avoid human encounters whenever possible. Image via evangrimes ...

Powerhouse Company has revealed the design for the largest timber-built affordable housing complex in the Netherlands. “Valckensteyn” is a circular design featuring a 12-story timber structure ...