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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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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

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FOREST HERITAGE COMMITTEE MEETING
In Person: 11/07/2024 4:00 PM - 11/07/2024 5:00 PM

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PFA 138th Annual Symposium and Business Meeting
In Person: 11/15/2024 8:00 AM - 11/16/2024 4:30 PM

Events

Join us on Saturday November 16, 2024 at the Ramada Hotel & Conference Center (1450 S. Atherton St. State College, PA 16801) for the 138th Annual Symposium and Business meeting. Our annual event this year will focus on What Makes a Healthy Forest.

This year feel free to join us for an evening with other members as well as the PFA board for a buffet dinner at 6:00pm also at the Ramada. (this will be an additional cost of $20 per person.)

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PFA Board Meeting
In Person: 11/15/2024 1:00 PM - 11/15/2024 3:00 PM

The PA Forestry Association Board of Directors will meet at 1pm at the Ramada Hotel and Conference Center. In addition members of the board will join together for a buffet dinner at $20/ person. This event will be Friday at 6pm.

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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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our vision

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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