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
February 17, 2025
New Year's Resolution: Creating a Tree and Plant Life List for Your Woods
The quiet of winter is a good time for making plans. Add an annual life list to your plans.
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February 17, 2025
PA Tree Farm Reflections: 2024 Accomplishments and 2025 Goals
This time of year, it is natural to reflect on accomplishments.
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February 17, 2025
What Is Spalted Wood?
Rotting wood, if found at the right time, can sometimes produce magnificent pieces of art.
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February 17, 2025
SFI® Logger Training Helps Protect Water Quality in Pennsylvania
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative's trainings for loggers makes an impact on how woods are safely harvested.
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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