Center for Private Forests
The Center for Private Forests focuses on applied research, education, and outreach to students, forest landowners, the forest-products industry, loggers, conservation districts, agencies, land trusts, non-governmental organizations, and the public.
Vision
Ensuring the health and vitality of forested landscapes.
Mission
Continuously improve the health and vitality of private forests.
Engage the public, landowners, and natural resources professionals, as a community, to apply sound stewardship practices to care for forest ecosystems.
Cultivate a model for applied excellence in sustaining our forests, drawing upon leading research and the direct experience of forest landowners.
Latest News
October 9, 2020
The “Purple Paint Law”: A New Way to Post Your Property
A new law took effect in early 2020 that all of Pennsylvania’s landowners and everyone who spends time outdoors should know about.
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October 9, 2020
Dispelling Myths About Pennsylvania’s Forests
There are many myths and misperceptions about forests and forestry in Pennsylvania. Before we examine them, we need to define what a “forest” is. Simply put, a forest is an area of land characterized by extensive tree cover and other associated resources such as meadows, streams, and wildlife. We often use other names to describe forested land including woods, woodland, and woodlot. We also have “urban” or “community” forests located within our cities. Pennsylvania‘s very name means “Penn’s Woods,” “Penn” after Quaker William Penn’s father, and “Sylvania” meaning woodland.
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October 9, 2020
Continuing Series: Imagine the Opportunity of a Smaller Carbon Footprint - Part 2: What Is Your Carbon Footprint?
A carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere because of one’s own energy needs. The choices we make every day and how we decide to live affect our carbon footprint. When determining one’s carbon footprint, transportation, electricity, food, clothing, and many other everyday products need to be considered.
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October 8, 2020
Here’s What Is Happening at the Center for Private Forests
As for everyone, it’s been an interesting time at the Center for Private Forests at Penn State during COVID restrictions. Fortunately, we’ve been able to complete much of our work remotely and continue to engage at the intersection of people and forests.
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Center for Private Forests
Address
416 Forest Resources BuildingUniversity Park, PA 16802
- Email PrivateForests@psu.edu
- Office 814-863-0401
- Fax 814-865-6275
