Celebrating 30 years in 2019 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
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
Check out our new blog post from Jessica Salter:
A Forester's Frequently Asked Questions
Thursday, Sept. 20: Brush Up on Your Tree ID Skills: Tree Identification Walk
5:30 p.m. at the J. Roy Houston Conservation Center (the Westmoreland Conservation District barn behind the Donohoe Center) at 218 Donohoe Road in Greensburg. Social hour after the tour. FREE to WWIA members, $5 for the public. See more...
WWIA will be joining in the statewide celebration of
A Walk in Penn's Woods. Learn more here.
Read the latest issue of the Westmoreland Woodlands Improvement Association Newsletter. In this issue--White Oak Woes, June Recap, Species Spotlight, and more!
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
In the news...
It's fungus, not fall, that's causing leaves
Champs of Pennsylvania: Local trees make the cut in
Department of Conservation and Natural Resource’s
Ellen M. Shultzabarger new state forester and director
Nonprofit purchases 32K-plus acres of forest in
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