Find a Forest - DCNR
WEBSelect a state forest district from the map above or from the list below for maps and information. Fish the fabled Penn's Creek. See old growth at Joyce Kilmer. Snowmobile on 300 miles of trails. Explore the rugged Martin Hill. Hike the Mid-State Trail. Enjoy the Sweet Root Natural Area.
Forests and Trees - DCNR
WEBPennsylvania Forests. Most of Pennsylvania’s forest lands fall into two types: Mixed oak forests cover about 54 percent of the Commonwealth -- mostly in the south -- and include trees such as northern red oak, chestnut oak, shagbark hickory, red maple, and tulip poplar.
List of Pennsylvania state forests - Wikipedia
WEBThere are 20 state forests in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States. They are managed by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry, a division of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Major Forest Types of Pennsylvania - DCNR
WEBPennsylvania’s climate, rainfall, and soil fertility support forest growth throughout most of the state with the exception of areas that are too wet or too rocky. The major forest types are: Northern hardwood forest. Oak-hickory forest. Great Lakes beech-maple forest. Mesophytic forest.
Pennsylvania Forestry Association | Devoted to Forest …
WEBConnect with 1,500 Pennsylvanians working to maintain healthy forests for over 125 years. Become a Member Donate. ALL NEWS. Learn more about the Pennsylvania Forestry Association, the nation’s oldest state organization devoted to forest conservation, stewardship and sustainability.
WEBPennsylvania has 4,448 sample plots across the State, of which 2,957 are currently forested. Each year, about 10-20 percent of these plots are visited and measured by field crews. Data used in this update were accessed from the FIA database on 11/01/2022.
PA State Parks, Forests and Geology Interactive Map
WEBUse our interactive map to discover a variety of information about Pa State Parks, State Forests, and Geology - now including ADA Accessible Features and Campgrounds!
From the Woods: Ten Important Hardwoods - Penn State …
WEBOct 8, 2009 · This publication presents information about 10 important Pennsylvania hardwood tree species--their identification, characteristics, and wood. Pennsylvania Hardwoods. Pennsylvania's forests grow some of the most valuable hardwoods in the world. Hardwood trees lose their leaves each autumn.
PA State & Nat'l Forests - Millersville University of Pennsylvania
WEBPennsylvania's National Forest and State Forests. The map below is interactive: use a mouse scroll wheel or the "+" and "-" symbols on the map to zoom in and out, or use your pointing device to shift the map area. As you zoom in on the map, the appearance of Allegheny National Forest and all the state forests will change to show more detail.
Appalachian Forests | The Nature Conservancy in Pennsylvania
WEBAug 8, 2024 · Creating Healthy Resilient Forests in Pennsylvania (6:02) In Pennsylvania and across the Appalachians, TNC manages and stewards forests for resiliency. Dynamic forests are critical for protecting biodiversity, ensuring clean water, providing carbon storage and offering recreation opportunities.
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