In the news...

Champs of Pennsylvania: Local trees make the cut in

statewide registry


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

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Monroeville woman turns a difficult space into a shady showcase

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Conservation practices of certified Fairfield Township tree farm on display

 

Scientists: Ash tree species pushed to brink of extinction

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Forbes State Forest offers recreation, educational outlets

 

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Helpful Links--​

WWIA  under massive Hemlocks at Laurel Hill State Park, June 2018

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

​​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.
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Planning on planting this fall? Read our August blog post on Getting the Most Bang for your Buck, by Celine T. Colbert, Forester

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Read the latest issue of the Westmoreland Woodlands Improvement

Association  Newsletter.  In this issue--White Oak Woes, June Recap, Species Spotlight, and more!


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​WWIA is on Facebook! Connect with us and stay up to date on events and workshops!​​


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