James C. Finley Center for Private Forests
The James C. Finley 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.
Center Vision
A world where stewardship practices sustain healthy and resilient private forests which contribute to the social, ecological, and economic well-being of society.
Center Mission
Working at the intersection of people and forests, the Center advances research-based insights to inspire and cultivate stewardship of private forests.
The James C. Finley Center for Private Forests at Penn State
While bittersweet, we are pleased to announce that the Center for Private Forests at Penn State has been renamed in honor of its founder. His foundational scholarship on which we built the Center recognized the personal, value-driven relationships that many private landowners have with the forests they own. He worked hard to help forestry and natural resource professionals recognize these relationships to better understand the needs of private forest landowners and help them achieve their stewardship goals. The renaming will inspire the center’s staff, council, volunteers and stakeholders as we work to advance the work of our colleague, mentor and friend.
Latest News
August 4, 2023
USDA Seeks Proposals for Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership
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August 3, 2023
Under the Canopy: Penn State Researchers Study Beech Leaf Disease in PA Forests
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August 3, 2023
Tree Foliage Insect Pests - Timing, Impacts of Early Defoliation, and Control
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July 12, 2023
Tracking Drought Factors and Effects on Plants
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Upcoming Events

Annual Walk in Penn’s Woods
October 1, 2023

Walk in Penn's Woods
October 1, 2023
Allegheny National Forest, Laurel Mill Trail

Walk In Penn's Woods
October 1, 2023
Ives Run Railroad Bed & Beaver Habitat

NWPWA - Walk in Penn's Woods
October 1, 2023
7775 Hawthorne Ridge Road, Girard 16417
James C. Finley Center for Private Forests
Address
416 Forest Resources BuildingUniversity Park, PA 16802
- Email PrivateForests@psu.edu
- Office 814-863-0401
- Fax 814-865-6275