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The Pennsylvania Forestry Association is the nation’s oldest state organization devoted to forest conservation, stewardship and sustainability. 

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2024 Eastern Pennsylvania Industrial and Consulting Forester Conference
In Person: 09/26/2024 7:30 AM - 09/26/2024 4:00 PM

DCNR, PFA, SFI, are excited to offer this incredibly economic and valuable training to all Industrial and Consulting Foresters. DCNR focuses the schedule on a day of relevant training for all professionals in the field.

Continuing Education credits at this rate are unheard of.

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Log A Load For Kids Sporting Clays Shoot
In Person: 10/04/2024 1:00 PM - 10/04/2024 6:00 PM

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Join us for our annual Log A Load fundraiser for Children's Miracle Network. Supporting “Log – a – Load for Kids” and PA Children’s Hospitals. •

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Walk in Penn's Woods
In Person: 10/05/2024 8:00 AM - 10/06/2024 9:00 PM

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Contact: thepfa@paforestry.org

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
In Person: 10/14/2024 3:00 PM - 10/14/2024 4:00 PM

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EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
In Person: 10/21/2024 11:00 AM - 10/21/2024 12:00 PM

MEETING

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Connect with the Forest Experts

  • Woodland Owners FAQ

    The Woodland Owner FAQ contains a wealth of knowledge from information about tending your woods to what a forest management plan is. This page outlines the basic components of being a good forest steward. 

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  • Why Become a Member?

    Our goal is to encourage proper management of every acre of the Commonwealth’s private and public forests. Almost 60 percent of Pennsylvania is forestland, providing many products and services to both residents of Pennsylvania and people around the world.

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  • Walk In Penn's Woods

    Walk in Penn's Woods evolved from a simple statement made by landowner Ruth Park to a receptive audience in 2016: "I do wish we could ALL get out into the woods for a walk one day!"

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The PA Forestry Association is a broad-based citizen's organization that provides leadership and education in sound, science-based forest management.

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To be a leading proponent of sustainable forestry in Pennsylvania and provide a network for the exchange of ideas and information.

Connect with 1,500 Pennsylvaniansworking to maintain healthy forests for over 125 years.

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Annual Symposium 06/22/2023 12:33 PM

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Log A Load Registration opens!06/22/2023 12:25 PM

Discovering Pennsylvania's Forest Heritage02/08/2023 1:23 PM