Bureau of Forestry News
DCNR to Hold Public Meeting June 3 on Possible Gas Development in Loyalsock State Forest, Lycoming County (5/22/13)
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan today announced that the department will hold a public meeting on Marcellus Shale issues in the Loyalsock State Forest, Lycoming County, from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, June 3 at Lycoming College in Williamsport.
Pennsylvania’s Hiking Week Showcasing State’s Trails, Walkways (5/22/13)
Harrisburg - Hikers once again will be picking their pace and path through Pennsylvania’s bountiful outdoors when Hiking Week 2013 begins on Saturday, May 25, offering participants a variety of organized hikes across the state.
DCNR Web Map to Chart Progress of Gypsy Moth Aerial Spraying (5/15/13)
Harrisburg – The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has developed an interactive, web-based map enabling users to track progress of gypsy moth spraying operations across the state.
Governor Corbett Visits Flight 93 Memorial, Donates Trees to Honor Fallen Passengers (4/23/13)
Governor Tom Corbett and First Lady Susan Corbett today visited the Flight 93 National Memorial in Somerset County to honor the sacrifice of the passengers and crew by presenting donated trees for the site.
DCNR to Participate in Web-based Information Session on Possible Gas Development in Loyalsock State Forest, Lycoming County (4/19/13)
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources officials will participate in a free, web-based seminar offered by Penn State Extension on Marcellus Shale issues in the Loyalsock State Forest, Lycoming County, on Thursday, April 25.
Corbett Administration Announces Statewide Expansion of TreeVitalize Program (4/15/13)
Harrisburg - Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan today announced that the administration is expanding TreeVitalize, a popular and successful community tree-planting and education program.
Insect Threat to Hemlock Trees Discovered in Western Pa. State Parks (4/8/13)
Harrisburg – A non-native, invasive insect that attacks and kills Eastern hemlock trees has advanced westward across Pennsylvania to Clarion and Jefferson counties where infestations have been confirmed in two state parks.
Governor Corbett Declares March 17-23 Wildfire Prevention Week (3/14/13)
Harrisburg - Governor Tom Corbett has proclaimed March 17-23 as Wildfire Prevention Week in Pennsylvania, noting warming temperatures and drying March winds have combined to increase fire dangers across Pennsylvania’s forests and brush lands.
DCNR to Resume Spraying Woodlands to Combat Gypsy Moth Damage (3/7/13)
Harrisburg - The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will target eight counties in an aerial spraying effort to combat the effects of growing gypsy moth populations in northwest and north central Pennsylvania.
DCNR Announces Funding to Help Volunteer Firefighters (2/26/13)
Harrisburg - With the approach of spring and increased risk of forest and brush fires across the state, federal grants are now available to help Pennsylvania’s rural communities better guard against the threat of fires in forested, undeveloped and unprotected areas.
DCNR Announces Statewide Conference for Private Forestland Owners (2/8/13)
Harrisburg – The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will co-sponsor a two-day conference for landowners focused on conserving and managing privately owned woodlands.
DCNR Invites Students to Apply for Summer Environmental Careers Camp (2/7/13)
Harrisburg – Young Pennsylvanians interested in pursuing environmental careers are invited to apply by April 15 for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ summer residential camp.
Independent Review Hails Management of Pennsylvania’s State Forests (1/22/13)
Harrisburg – Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan today released results of an independent review team’s annual study of state forestlands, noting its findings again affirm Bureau of Forestry efforts to conserve these resources through sound management.
DCNR Acquires 207 Acres for Addition to Lackawanna State Forest (1/11/13)
Harrisburg – The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources today announced acquisition of 207 acres in Luzerne County that serve as an important buffer to Lackawanna State Forest and have long been popular with hunters, hikers and other outdoors enthusiasts.
Pa. State Parks, Forests Offer Visitors a Winter Playground (12/28/12)
Harrisburg - Pennsylvania’s state forest and park systems again are rolling out the welcome mat for winter visitors intent on enjoying cold-weather outdoor fun.
DCNR Offers Holiday Gift Ideas that Support State Parks, Forests (12/5/12)
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has several holiday gift-giving ideas that are perfect for those who want to protect Pennsylvania’s natural resources and enjoy state parks and forests.
Additional State Forest Roads Opened for Deer Hunting Season (11/21/12)
Harrisburg - More accessible areas and expanded hunting opportunities await hunters when they head into state forestlands for Monday’s start of the traditional two-week white-tailed deer season.
DCNR Renames Tuscarora Forest Tract in Honor of Late State Forester (11/14/12)
Thompsontown Station - The Tuscarora State Forest Wild Area in Juniata County was renamed today in honor of the late James C. Nelson, Pennsylvania state forester from 1989 to 1994.
DCNR Environmental Education Video Garners Emmy Honors (10/16/12)
Harrisburg – A Wild Resource Conservation Program video was recently honored with an Emmy award by the regional chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
DCNR Invites Public to View New Exhibits During Open House at Tiadaghton Resource Management Center (10/10/12)
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Tiadaghton Resource Management Center in Waterville, Lycoming County.
Additional State Forest Roads Opening for Hunting Seasons (9/28/12)
Harrisburg – Hunters heading into Pennsylvania’s state-owned woodlands this season will find additional roads open in 18 of the 20 state forest districts, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced today.
DCNR Unveils New Exhibits at Tiadaghton Center to Help Visitors Understand the Forests, Ecology, History and Management of the Pine Creek Valley (9/21/12)
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan today toured the 1,200-square feet of new exhibits during an open house at the Tiadaghton Resource Management Center in Waterville, Lycoming County.
New DCNR Mobile Website Connects On-the-Go Users with the Outdoors (8/10/12)
Harrisburg – The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ newly launched mobile website makes it easier for users of smartphones and tablet devices to connect with Pennsylvania’s natural world while on-the-go. The new mobile site is found at http://m.dcnr.state.pa.us. “
DCNR Bureau of Forestry Announces Funding for Rural Firefighters (8/6/12)
Harrisburg – More than $540,000 in grants will be awarded to help Pennsylvania’s rural communities guard against the threat of fires in forests and other undeveloped areas, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard J. Allan announced today.
Emerald Ash Borer Found in Six More Counties; Public Urged Not to Transport Firewood (8/3/12)
Emerald Ash Borer beetle has been discovered in Bucks, Franklin, Jefferson, Perry, Snyder and Venango counties. With these new finds, 28 counties are now dealing with the invasive ash tree-killing pest.
‘Prowl the Sproul’ State Forest Hiking Activities Set for July 20-22 (7/13/12)
Hikers and other visitors are invited to again sample the rugged beauty of the Sproul State Forest when the three-day “Prowl the Sproul” series of hikes steps off Friday, July 20.
DCNR Appoints New Manager at Canoe Creek State Park Complex (7/9/12)
Harrisburg - The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources today named Andrew St. John as manager of the Canoe Creek State Park Complex, based in Blair County. He had been assigned as manager of the Susquehannock State Park Complex, headquartered in Lancaster County.
DCNR Reorganizes Ecological Services and Conservation Science to Enhance Program Effectiveness, Results (7/5/12)
To cement the Bureau of Forestry’s position as a leader in science- and ecological-based land management, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Deputy Secretary for Parks and Forestry Ellen Ferretti today announced that the Office of Conservation Science will be integrated into a newly created division within the Bureau of Forestry.
DCNR Names New Manager at Little Pine State Park (6/28/12)
Harrisburg – The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources today named Michael Dinsmore as manager of Little Pine State Park Complex, based in Lycoming County. He had been assigned as an assistant manager at Hickory Run State Park Complex in Luzerne and Carbon counties.
DCNR Names New Manager at Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center (6/27/12)
Harrisburg – The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources today named Robert Neitz as manager of the Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center in Wind Gap, Northampton County. He had been assigned as a Bureau of State Park’s regional environmental education coordinator for Region 4, based in Perkasie, Bucks County.
DCNR Appoints New Manager at Colonel Denning State Park Complex (6/26/12)
Harrisburg – The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources today named Heather Bollinger as manager of the Colonel Denning State Park Complex based in Cumberland County. She had been assigned as a park manager in the Bureau of State Parks’ Harrisburg headquarters.
DCNR: Grants Available to Preserve, Promote Natural, Cultural Assets in the Poconos Region (6/21/12)
Harrisburg – Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan today announced the Pocono Forest and Waters Conservation Landscape Conservation Assistance Program has mini-grants available for communities and organizations to protect and promote natural and cultural assets in the northeastern region of the state.
Stonycreek Celebration Highlights ‘PA Rivers Month’ Activities (6/14/12)
Harrisburg – Fun on the Stonycreek River – from a canoe and kayak sojourn slicing though white water to leisurely tube floats – is expected to draw hundreds of paddlers, campers and other outdoors enthusiasts to a waterway where wild and scenic beauty earned it Pennsylvania River of the Year honors for 2012.
DCNR Announces Grants Available for Protecting Non-Game Species (6/12/12)
Harrisburg – Marking its 30th anniversary of safeguarding Pennsylvania’s non-game animals, native plants and their habitat, the Wild Resource Conservation Program again is accepting applications for grants to protect the state’s native biodiversity.
State Agencies Issue Alert to Contain Invasive Species in Youghiogheny (6/11/12)
Harrisburg – With the recent confirmation of the invasive aquatic alga known as didymo, or “rock snot,” in the Youghiogheny River, Fayette County, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources are reminding anglers and boaters that cleaning their gear is the easiest, most effective means of preventing its spread to other waters.
DCNR Forests, Parks Participate in Deer Management Assistance Program (6/7/12)
Harrisburg - State forestlands and state parks again will participate in a program that offers white-tailed deer hunters expanded hunting opportunities across Pennsylvania, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan announced today.
Pennsylvania State Parks, Forests Roll Out Welcome Mat for Summer Visitors (5/24/12)
Pennsylvania’s forest and park system offers a wide range of ways for visitors to enjoy spending time outdoors during the summer, according to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
DCNR Dedicates New Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail Bridge (5/24/12)
Jefferson Township, Somerset County – Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and other state officials today joined to dedicate the new Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail bridge over the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Somerset County. The span is used by up to 100,000 hikers, snowmobilers, equestrians and other visitors each year.
Hiking Week to Showcase Pennsylvania’s Trails, Walkways (5/22/12)
Harrisburg - Hikers will be picking their pace and path through Pennsylvania's bountiful outdoors when Hiking Week 2012 steps off Saturday, May 26, offering participants a variety of organized hikes across the state.
DCNR Hosting Extensive Scientific Inventory at Kings Gap State Park (5/16/12)
HARRISBURG – Scientists, naturalists and volunteers from across the state will converge on Kings Gap Environmental Education Center, Cumberland County, in an extensive effort to document life forms June 2-3, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan announced today.
DCNR to Begin Implementing Recommendations of Task Force on Target Range in Michaux State Forest in Franklin County (5/1/12)
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan today announced that the department will move forward on the recommendations of a task force of stakeholders to improve and reopen for a three-year period a public shooting range on the Michaux State Forest in Franklin County.
Greenwood Furnace State Park Workshop Targets Emerald Ash Borer (5/1/12)
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be pooling its varied expertise Wednesday in a workshop targeting the emerald ash borer at Greenwood Furnace State Park in the Huntingdon County, where the invasive insect is endangering more than 100 ash trees.
West Chester Arbor Day Event to Target Invasive Emerald Ash Borer (4/25/12)
Methods to combat an invasive beetle proving deadly to Pennsylvania’s ash trees will be showcased April 27 at an Arbor Day celebration at West Chester’s Hoopes Park, where no less than 75 stately ash trees grace the grounds.
DCNR, TreeVitalize to Assist with Tree Plantings at Flight 93 Memorial (4/19/12)
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan today announced that DCNR and TreeVitalize will be assisting with a large tree planting effort over the next two weekends at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Somerset County.
DCNR Warns Anglers, Others of High Woodland Fire Danger (4/12/12)
Pennsylvania’s statewide trout season begins on April 14, prompting the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to urge anglers and other woodland visitors to take steps to prevent wildfires.
DCNR to Designate Lehigh County School Tract as Wild Plant Sanctuary (4/5/12)
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will designate property within the Whitehall-Coplay School District campus, Lehigh County, as a Pennsylvania Wild Plant Sanctuary, Secretary Richard Allan announced today.
Independent Review Hails State Forest Management (3/27/12)
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan today applauded results of an independent review team's study of state forestlands, noting its findings affirm the state's efforts to conserve these resources and ensure their long-term health through sound management.
Governor Corbett Proclaims March 18-24 Wildfire Prevention Week (3/15/12)
Governor Tom Corbett has proclaimed March 18-24 Wildfire Prevention Week in Pennsylvania, noting a relatively warm and dry winter has greatly increased the risk of spring wildfires in much of the state.
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan today announced that the department will hold a public meeting on Marcellus Shale issues in the Loyalsock State Forest, Lycoming County, from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, June 3 at Lycoming College in Williamsport.
Pennsylvania’s Hiking Week Showcasing State’s Trails, Walkways (5/22/13)
Harrisburg - Hikers once again will be picking their pace and path through Pennsylvania’s bountiful outdoors when Hiking Week 2013 begins on Saturday, May 25, offering participants a variety of organized hikes across the state.
DCNR Web Map to Chart Progress of Gypsy Moth Aerial Spraying (5/15/13)
Harrisburg – The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has developed an interactive, web-based map enabling users to track progress of gypsy moth spraying operations across the state.
Governor Corbett Visits Flight 93 Memorial, Donates Trees to Honor Fallen Passengers (4/23/13)
Governor Tom Corbett and First Lady Susan Corbett today visited the Flight 93 National Memorial in Somerset County to honor the sacrifice of the passengers and crew by presenting donated trees for the site.
DCNR to Participate in Web-based Information Session on Possible Gas Development in Loyalsock State Forest, Lycoming County (4/19/13)
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources officials will participate in a free, web-based seminar offered by Penn State Extension on Marcellus Shale issues in the Loyalsock State Forest, Lycoming County, on Thursday, April 25.
Corbett Administration Announces Statewide Expansion of TreeVitalize Program (4/15/13)
Harrisburg - Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan today announced that the administration is expanding TreeVitalize, a popular and successful community tree-planting and education program.
Insect Threat to Hemlock Trees Discovered in Western Pa. State Parks (4/8/13)
Harrisburg – A non-native, invasive insect that attacks and kills Eastern hemlock trees has advanced westward across Pennsylvania to Clarion and Jefferson counties where infestations have been confirmed in two state parks.
Governor Corbett Declares March 17-23 Wildfire Prevention Week (3/14/13)
Harrisburg - Governor Tom Corbett has proclaimed March 17-23 as Wildfire Prevention Week in Pennsylvania, noting warming temperatures and drying March winds have combined to increase fire dangers across Pennsylvania’s forests and brush lands.
DCNR to Resume Spraying Woodlands to Combat Gypsy Moth Damage (3/7/13)
Harrisburg - The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will target eight counties in an aerial spraying effort to combat the effects of growing gypsy moth populations in northwest and north central Pennsylvania.
DCNR Announces Funding to Help Volunteer Firefighters (2/26/13)
Harrisburg - With the approach of spring and increased risk of forest and brush fires across the state, federal grants are now available to help Pennsylvania’s rural communities better guard against the threat of fires in forested, undeveloped and unprotected areas.
DCNR Announces Statewide Conference for Private Forestland Owners (2/8/13)
Harrisburg – The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will co-sponsor a two-day conference for landowners focused on conserving and managing privately owned woodlands.
DCNR Invites Students to Apply for Summer Environmental Careers Camp (2/7/13)
Harrisburg – Young Pennsylvanians interested in pursuing environmental careers are invited to apply by April 15 for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ summer residential camp.
Independent Review Hails Management of Pennsylvania’s State Forests (1/22/13)
Harrisburg – Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan today released results of an independent review team’s annual study of state forestlands, noting its findings again affirm Bureau of Forestry efforts to conserve these resources through sound management.
DCNR Acquires 207 Acres for Addition to Lackawanna State Forest (1/11/13)
Harrisburg – The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources today announced acquisition of 207 acres in Luzerne County that serve as an important buffer to Lackawanna State Forest and have long been popular with hunters, hikers and other outdoors enthusiasts.
Pa. State Parks, Forests Offer Visitors a Winter Playground (12/28/12)
Harrisburg - Pennsylvania’s state forest and park systems again are rolling out the welcome mat for winter visitors intent on enjoying cold-weather outdoor fun.
DCNR Offers Holiday Gift Ideas that Support State Parks, Forests (12/5/12)
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has several holiday gift-giving ideas that are perfect for those who want to protect Pennsylvania’s natural resources and enjoy state parks and forests.
Additional State Forest Roads Opened for Deer Hunting Season (11/21/12)
Harrisburg - More accessible areas and expanded hunting opportunities await hunters when they head into state forestlands for Monday’s start of the traditional two-week white-tailed deer season.
DCNR Renames Tuscarora Forest Tract in Honor of Late State Forester (11/14/12)
Thompsontown Station - The Tuscarora State Forest Wild Area in Juniata County was renamed today in honor of the late James C. Nelson, Pennsylvania state forester from 1989 to 1994.
DCNR Environmental Education Video Garners Emmy Honors (10/16/12)
Harrisburg – A Wild Resource Conservation Program video was recently honored with an Emmy award by the regional chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
DCNR Invites Public to View New Exhibits During Open House at Tiadaghton Resource Management Center (10/10/12)
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Tiadaghton Resource Management Center in Waterville, Lycoming County.
Additional State Forest Roads Opening for Hunting Seasons (9/28/12)
Harrisburg – Hunters heading into Pennsylvania’s state-owned woodlands this season will find additional roads open in 18 of the 20 state forest districts, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced today.
DCNR Unveils New Exhibits at Tiadaghton Center to Help Visitors Understand the Forests, Ecology, History and Management of the Pine Creek Valley (9/21/12)
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan today toured the 1,200-square feet of new exhibits during an open house at the Tiadaghton Resource Management Center in Waterville, Lycoming County.
New DCNR Mobile Website Connects On-the-Go Users with the Outdoors (8/10/12)
Harrisburg – The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ newly launched mobile website makes it easier for users of smartphones and tablet devices to connect with Pennsylvania’s natural world while on-the-go. The new mobile site is found at http://m.dcnr.state.pa.us. “
DCNR Bureau of Forestry Announces Funding for Rural Firefighters (8/6/12)
Harrisburg – More than $540,000 in grants will be awarded to help Pennsylvania’s rural communities guard against the threat of fires in forests and other undeveloped areas, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard J. Allan announced today.
Emerald Ash Borer Found in Six More Counties; Public Urged Not to Transport Firewood (8/3/12)
Emerald Ash Borer beetle has been discovered in Bucks, Franklin, Jefferson, Perry, Snyder and Venango counties. With these new finds, 28 counties are now dealing with the invasive ash tree-killing pest.
‘Prowl the Sproul’ State Forest Hiking Activities Set for July 20-22 (7/13/12)
Hikers and other visitors are invited to again sample the rugged beauty of the Sproul State Forest when the three-day “Prowl the Sproul” series of hikes steps off Friday, July 20.
DCNR Appoints New Manager at Canoe Creek State Park Complex (7/9/12)
Harrisburg - The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources today named Andrew St. John as manager of the Canoe Creek State Park Complex, based in Blair County. He had been assigned as manager of the Susquehannock State Park Complex, headquartered in Lancaster County.
DCNR Reorganizes Ecological Services and Conservation Science to Enhance Program Effectiveness, Results (7/5/12)
To cement the Bureau of Forestry’s position as a leader in science- and ecological-based land management, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Deputy Secretary for Parks and Forestry Ellen Ferretti today announced that the Office of Conservation Science will be integrated into a newly created division within the Bureau of Forestry.
DCNR Names New Manager at Little Pine State Park (6/28/12)
Harrisburg – The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources today named Michael Dinsmore as manager of Little Pine State Park Complex, based in Lycoming County. He had been assigned as an assistant manager at Hickory Run State Park Complex in Luzerne and Carbon counties.
DCNR Names New Manager at Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center (6/27/12)
Harrisburg – The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources today named Robert Neitz as manager of the Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center in Wind Gap, Northampton County. He had been assigned as a Bureau of State Park’s regional environmental education coordinator for Region 4, based in Perkasie, Bucks County.
DCNR Appoints New Manager at Colonel Denning State Park Complex (6/26/12)
Harrisburg – The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources today named Heather Bollinger as manager of the Colonel Denning State Park Complex based in Cumberland County. She had been assigned as a park manager in the Bureau of State Parks’ Harrisburg headquarters.
DCNR: Grants Available to Preserve, Promote Natural, Cultural Assets in the Poconos Region (6/21/12)
Harrisburg – Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan today announced the Pocono Forest and Waters Conservation Landscape Conservation Assistance Program has mini-grants available for communities and organizations to protect and promote natural and cultural assets in the northeastern region of the state.
Stonycreek Celebration Highlights ‘PA Rivers Month’ Activities (6/14/12)
Harrisburg – Fun on the Stonycreek River – from a canoe and kayak sojourn slicing though white water to leisurely tube floats – is expected to draw hundreds of paddlers, campers and other outdoors enthusiasts to a waterway where wild and scenic beauty earned it Pennsylvania River of the Year honors for 2012.
DCNR Announces Grants Available for Protecting Non-Game Species (6/12/12)
Harrisburg – Marking its 30th anniversary of safeguarding Pennsylvania’s non-game animals, native plants and their habitat, the Wild Resource Conservation Program again is accepting applications for grants to protect the state’s native biodiversity.
State Agencies Issue Alert to Contain Invasive Species in Youghiogheny (6/11/12)
Harrisburg – With the recent confirmation of the invasive aquatic alga known as didymo, or “rock snot,” in the Youghiogheny River, Fayette County, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources are reminding anglers and boaters that cleaning their gear is the easiest, most effective means of preventing its spread to other waters.
DCNR Forests, Parks Participate in Deer Management Assistance Program (6/7/12)
Harrisburg - State forestlands and state parks again will participate in a program that offers white-tailed deer hunters expanded hunting opportunities across Pennsylvania, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan announced today.
Pennsylvania State Parks, Forests Roll Out Welcome Mat for Summer Visitors (5/24/12)
Pennsylvania’s forest and park system offers a wide range of ways for visitors to enjoy spending time outdoors during the summer, according to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
DCNR Dedicates New Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail Bridge (5/24/12)
Jefferson Township, Somerset County – Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and other state officials today joined to dedicate the new Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail bridge over the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Somerset County. The span is used by up to 100,000 hikers, snowmobilers, equestrians and other visitors each year.
Hiking Week to Showcase Pennsylvania’s Trails, Walkways (5/22/12)
Harrisburg - Hikers will be picking their pace and path through Pennsylvania's bountiful outdoors when Hiking Week 2012 steps off Saturday, May 26, offering participants a variety of organized hikes across the state.
DCNR Hosting Extensive Scientific Inventory at Kings Gap State Park (5/16/12)
HARRISBURG – Scientists, naturalists and volunteers from across the state will converge on Kings Gap Environmental Education Center, Cumberland County, in an extensive effort to document life forms June 2-3, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan announced today.
DCNR to Begin Implementing Recommendations of Task Force on Target Range in Michaux State Forest in Franklin County (5/1/12)
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan today announced that the department will move forward on the recommendations of a task force of stakeholders to improve and reopen for a three-year period a public shooting range on the Michaux State Forest in Franklin County.
Greenwood Furnace State Park Workshop Targets Emerald Ash Borer (5/1/12)
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be pooling its varied expertise Wednesday in a workshop targeting the emerald ash borer at Greenwood Furnace State Park in the Huntingdon County, where the invasive insect is endangering more than 100 ash trees.
West Chester Arbor Day Event to Target Invasive Emerald Ash Borer (4/25/12)
Methods to combat an invasive beetle proving deadly to Pennsylvania’s ash trees will be showcased April 27 at an Arbor Day celebration at West Chester’s Hoopes Park, where no less than 75 stately ash trees grace the grounds.
DCNR, TreeVitalize to Assist with Tree Plantings at Flight 93 Memorial (4/19/12)
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan today announced that DCNR and TreeVitalize will be assisting with a large tree planting effort over the next two weekends at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Somerset County.
DCNR Warns Anglers, Others of High Woodland Fire Danger (4/12/12)
Pennsylvania’s statewide trout season begins on April 14, prompting the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to urge anglers and other woodland visitors to take steps to prevent wildfires.
DCNR to Designate Lehigh County School Tract as Wild Plant Sanctuary (4/5/12)
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will designate property within the Whitehall-Coplay School District campus, Lehigh County, as a Pennsylvania Wild Plant Sanctuary, Secretary Richard Allan announced today.
Independent Review Hails State Forest Management (3/27/12)
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan today applauded results of an independent review team's study of state forestlands, noting its findings affirm the state's efforts to conserve these resources and ensure their long-term health through sound management.
Governor Corbett Proclaims March 18-24 Wildfire Prevention Week (3/15/12)
Governor Tom Corbett has proclaimed March 18-24 Wildfire Prevention Week in Pennsylvania, noting a relatively warm and dry winter has greatly increased the risk of spring wildfires in much of the state.
