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.
Mark your calendar for our Anniversary Gala April 18, 2019. Learn more!
WWIA under massive Hemlocks at Laurel Hill State Park, June 2018
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
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
2019 Events and programs can be found on the
Upcoming Events tab. Next up:
"Making the Most of Your Piece of Nature: A Sustainable Backyard Workshop" March 16, Murrysville. Join guest speaker Alexa Tresler, watershed project manager with the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Details here.
Read our Winter Newsletter here, featuring: Annual banquet recap, Golden eagles, Ames Wood Mill Tour, Backyard Workshop, Species Spotlight
Check out our new blog post from Jessica Salter:
A Forester's Frequently Asked Questions
In the news...
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Murrysville, state forestry service will partner
on backyard sustainability workshop
Murrysville native works to 'Fight the Blight' among
Champs of Pennsylvania: Local trees make the cut in
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
Conservation practices of certified Fairfield Township tree farm on display
Scientists: Ash tree species pushed to brink of extinction