Check out our new blog post from Jessica Salter:

A Forester's Frequently Asked Questions

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Next Up: October 18th--

WWIA to Host

Dinner and

Program
about Golden Eagles in Forbes State Forest

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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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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

to drop in Western PA

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