{"id":33424,"date":"2025-07-03T14:00:28","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T18:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/?p=33424"},"modified":"2026-04-24T15:53:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T19:53:28","slug":"lenny-farlee-featured-on-silvicast-podcast-black-gold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/lenny-farlee-featured-on-silvicast-podcast-black-gold\/","title":{"rendered":"Lenny Farlee Featured on SilviCast Podcast: \u201cBlack Gold\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Wisconsin Forestry Center at the University of Wisconsin\u2013Stevens Point has just released a new episode of SilviCast<\/em>, the go-to podcast for silviculture professionals. In this episode, titled “Black Gold,” forestry expert Lenny Farlee is interviewed about the science and management of black walnut, one of North America\u2019s most valuable hardwoods.\"Image<\/a><\/p>\n

Eastern black walnut is often regarded as one of the most valuable timber species in central and eastern North America. A single high-quality tree can be worth thousands of dollars, sometimes even shaping the outcome of an entire timber sale. Given that level of interest, it may seem like we already know everything about this remarkable species. While researchers and foresters have gained a deep understanding of its silviculture and genetics, there is still more to discover.<\/p>\n

Lenny Farlee is a Purdue University Extension Forester and a member of the Hardwood Tree Improvement & Regeneration Center (HTIRC). With decades of experience in hardwood silviculture, he brings practical insight and research-based knowledge to the conversation around managing black walnut for long-term forest health and productivity.<\/p>\n

To listen, search SilviCast<\/em> on your favorite podcast app or listen directly on the SilviCast: Black Gold episode page<\/a>. You can also explore the full series at linktr.ee\/SilviCast<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Other\u00a0Resources:<\/strong>
\nID That Tree:\u00a0Black Walnut<\/a>
\nHardwoods of the Central Midwest:\u00a0Black Walnut<\/a>
\nHardwood Lumber and Veneer Series: Black Walnut<\/a>
\nMorton Arboretum:\u00a0Black walnut<\/a>
\nFacts About Black Walnut<\/a>, The Education Store
\nPurdue Arboretum Explorer<\/a>
\nBlack Walnut<\/a>, Native Trees of Indiana River Walk, Purdue Fort Wayne
\nThe Woody Plant Seed Manual<\/a>, U.S. Forest Service
\nFifty Common Trees of Indiana<\/a>
\nAn Introduction to Trees of Indiana<\/a>
\nNative Trees of the Midwest<\/a>, Purdue University Press
\nShrubs and Woody Vines of Indiana and the Midwest<\/a>, Purdue University Press
\nInvesting in Indiana Woodlands<\/a>, The Education Store
\nForest Improvement Handbook<\/a>, The Education Store
\nID That Tree<\/a>, Purdue Extension-Forestry & Natural Resources (FNR) YouTube playlist
\nWoodland Management Moment\u00a0<\/a>, Purdue Extension-FNR YouTube playlist<\/p>\n

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point<\/a><\/p>\n

Diana Evans<\/a>, Extension & Web Communications Specialist
\nPurdue University Department of Forestry and Natural Resources<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Wisconsin Forestry Center at the University of Wisconsin\u2013Stevens Point has just released a new episode of SilviCast, the go-to podcast for silviculture professionals. In this episode, titled “Black Gold,” forestry expert Lenny Farlee is interviewed about the science and management of black walnut, one of North America\u2019s most valuable hardwoods. Eastern black walnut is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":62,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[42,50,622],"tags":[1255,60,565,1313,432,408,71,495],"class_list":["post-33424","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-forestry","category-podcasts","category-woodlands","tag-black-walnut","tag-forestry","tag-hardwoods","tag-podcast","tag-timber","tag-trees","tag-urban-forestry","tag-woodlands","audience-for-enthusiasts","audience-for-homeowners","audience-for-landowners","audience-for-professionals"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t