by PETER NEHLSEN, fire chief, Washington Island Fire Department After a fire call it is customary for a Fire Chief to write up a report reflecting upon the dry facts of the call. However, the first reflection that keeps coming to my mind was the generosity of our community. I would like to offer you … Read more
By: Ryan Reed You may recall last week’s reference to National Forest Products Week, which is celebrated the third week of October, annually. Today we recognize, while acknowledging their innumerable other values, the benefits of working forests. The premise of the working forest is not new; the philosophy is rooted in a paradigm supported by … Read more
Creator: Chris Firestone NEITHER! Feminine staghorn sumac in fall colour, discover the purple berry clusters on the terminal finish of the plant. In Pennsylvania there are 4 species of sumac within the Rhus genus and Anacardiaceae (Cashew) household. The 4 species are native, not toxic, and never invasive. Maybe the commonest and well-known species of … Read more
Press launch shared by Western Pennsylvania Conservancy August 29, 2024. Images courtesy of the Conservancy. There may be extra land for fishing, mountaineering and wildlife watching because of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s everlasting safety of a 735-acre property in North Union Township, Fayette County that was instantly conveyed to the Division of Conservation and Pure … Read more
Press launch shared by Western Pennsylvania Conservancy August 28, 2024. Photograph courtesy of the Conservancy. The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy introduced right this moment the everlasting safety of a 1,495-acre forested property for searching, fishing, climbing and different leisure alternatives in Benezette Township, Elk County. The property was instantly transferred to the Pennsylvania Division of Conservation … Read more
