Forests and Trees - DCNR
Pennsylvania 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.
Forestry - DCNR
The state forest system of Pennsylvania -- 2.2 million acres in 50 of 67 counties -- comprises 13 percent of the forested area of the Commonwealth. These forest lands represent one of the largest expanses of wildland in the eastern United States, making them …
List of Pennsylvania state forests - Wikipedia
There 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.
Find a Forest - DCNR
Select 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.
PA State Parks, Forests and Geology Interactive Map
Explore Pennsylvania's State Parks, Forests and Geology with the DCNR Interactive Map!
Pennsylvania Forestry Association | Devoted to Forest …
Nov 15, 2024 · Learn more about the Pennsylvania Forestry Association, the nation’s oldest state organization devoted to forest conservation, stewardship and sustainability.
Allegheny National Forest - Home
Sep 24, 2023 · Situated on the Allegheny Plateau, the forest is comprised of 514,029 acres in the northwestern corner of the state. For more information about the Allegheny, please visit our About the Area page.
Seeing the Forest AND the Trees: Dendrochronology and Pennsylvania …
May 27, 2021 · When modern visitors to Pennsylvania wild lands look around them at the natural world, we hope this emerging picture of forest community history colors their perceptions.
State Parks & Forests in Pennsylvania | #PAGetaway - visitPA
Jul 24, 2024 · Thousands of miles of Pennsylvania roads and trails, vast forests, open fields, and clear streams serve as the backbone for recreational pursuits of every kind. Pennsylvania’s 2.2 million acres of state forestland represent prime examples of undisturbed wilderness, natural beauty, and wildlife.
Appalachian Forests | The Nature Conservancy in Pennsylvania
Aug 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.