Northwest Pennsylvania Woodland Association

Promoting Healthy Forests

The NW PA Woodland Association is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote healthy forests. We provide education on the methods and benefits of forest stewardship; promote sustainable forestry; and assist woodland owners in achieving their goals by sharing experience and expertise.

We Are Hands-On!

NWPWA conducts tours and workshops in which woodland owners and professionals share their experiences about various forest management practices.  Events are held about four times a year - mostly in the field but sometimes indoors.

Members are from NY, OH, and PA and include landowners, forest managers, woodland professionals, and others interested in the forests in and around Northwestern PA.  Most of our members and activities are in Erie, Crawford, Forest, Venango, and Warren counties in PA.

Meeting Topics

Improving Our Forests: Tree Planting, Timber Stand Improvement, Wildlife Habitat, Planning Your Wood’s Future

Marketing Forest Products: Choosing a Forester, Timber Marketing, Timber Sales, Scaling and Grading Hardwood Logs

Threats to Our Forests: Insects and Diseases, Timber Trespassing, Invasive Species,  Improper Logging Practices

Local Forest Industries: Lumber Mills, Manufacturers

Other: Carbon Storage, Chainsaw Safety and Tree Felling, Tree Grafting, Non-lumber Forest Products, Tree and Plant Identification, Herbicides and Forest Usage, Woods Walks