In the news...
Department of Conservation and Natural Resource’s Bureau of Forestry appoints
Ellen M. Shultzabarger new state forester and director of the bureau.
Nonprofit purchases 32K-plus acres of forest in Western Pa.
Forest lands imperiled as aging private owners divide, sell
Protect Pennsylvania's forests Op-ed by Raul Chiesa and Janet Sreedy
Monroeville woman turns a difficult space into a shady showcase
Conservation practices of certified Fairfield Township tree farm on display
Scientists: Ash tree species pushed to brink of extinction
Forbes State Forest offers recreation, educational outlets
Foresters working to eradicate ailanthus trees along Roaring Run trail
Aerial Assault: Dead and Dying Ash Trees Pose Hazard from Above (DCNR)
Spotted Lantern Fly in Berks Co. Learn more.
American chestnut rescue will succeed
Invasive tree pest detected in Erie County for first time
Property, wildlife habitat damaged by vehicles at private Derry Township woodlands
Watch the Keystone Wood Products 2017 video
Helpful Links--
- DNCR/Forestry
- Ohio Div. of Forestry
- Pennsylvania Tree Farm Program
- Penn state Extension Forests & Woodlots
- Managing Small Woodlots--Penn State Extension
- PA Forestry Association
- PA Dept. of Ag Plant Industry page
- Association of Consulting Foresters
- Westmoreland Conservation District Forestry page
Celebrating 30 years of maintaining, preserving, and enjoying woodlands
The Westmoreland Woodlands Improvement Association provides a forum for all those who have an interest in woodlands. WWIA recognizes woodlands as renewable resources, and encourages their management for aesthetics, timber, water quality and control, wildlife habitat, plant propagation and recreation. Members of WWIA learn about productive ways to use forest resources while preserving their natural beauty.
WWIA under massive Hemlocks at Laurel Hill State Park, June 2018
Westmoreland Woodlands Improvement Association
Raul Chiesa and Janet Sredy own forest land in Forward Township, Allegheny County. They are certified tree farmers and were recognized in 2015 as the National Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year. Read their recent Op-Ed: Protect Pennsylvania's Forests
How to Help Forests Regenerate in Your Neck of the Woods
Thursday, June 21, starting at 6:30 p.m.
Leslie Horner, a Forest Stewardship Program Associate
with the Center for Private Forests at Penn State will
speak at this WWIA event. Learn more.
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Read the latest issue of the Westmoreland Woodlands Improvement
Association Newsletter. In this issue--President’s Letter, Facebook Page, Tax Policy Update, Landowner Tax Tips, American Holly, 2018 Calendar
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