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

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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

​Foresters working to eradicate ailanthus trees along Roaring Run trail  

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Aerial Assault: Dead and Dying Ash Trees Pose Hazard from Above (DCNR)

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Spotted Lantern Fly in Berks Co. Learn more.​

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​American chestnut rescue will succeed

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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

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​​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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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
  
  

White Oak Woes...read our July blog post

here.  By Jessica Salter, DCNR Service 

Forester

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