Written by Matthew Crosbie Bob Webber was well-known for his unique lifestyle, love for the outdoors, and strong work ethic. He created many hiking and skiing trails and worked diligently to promote and maintain them. Bob passed away 10 years ago on April 21, 2015. Born in December of 1934, he would have been 90 … Read more
Written by Dave Lefever on 7 April 2025 for Lancaster Farming News Troy Firth, front, leads a group on a forest walk. Photo credit: Foundation for Sustainable Forests The better part of a lifetime spent working in the woods has given Troy Firth a lot of insight into forest management. If you’re a woodlot or … Read more
Press release by The Nature Conservancy posted 1 April 2025 509 Acres Protected | The Nature Conservancy in Pennsylvania and Delaware Adds 509 Acres to Protected Lands Along Susquehanna Water Gaps © Matt Kane/TNC The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Pennsylvania has closed on the purchase of 509 acres in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, and transferred the parcel … Read more
Press release by Natural Lands posted 19 March 2025 The sun glints through bare trees in a forest through which a stream flows. Photo by Celine Butler Natural Lands announced the preservation of two wooded properties that were transferred to state agencies. They provide critical habitat for migratory songbirds and other wildlife. The acreage will … Read more
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is accepting applications year-round through June 2027 for its Riparian Restoration Tree Planting Initiative, which provides native trees to landowners planted at no cost as part of Pennsylvania’s statewide water quality improvement goals. The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has announced they are taking applications for their Riparian Restoration Tree Planting Initiative. Funding is provided … Read more