The Bureau of Forestry

The Bureau of Forestry. Conserving Penn's Woods. , Welcome to the Bureau of Forestry , Known for the beauty of its forests, Pennsylvania's name means "Penn's Woods." Beyond their beauty and recreational opportunities, Pennsylvania's 17 million acres of forests help keep our air and water clean, provide habitat for plants and wildlife, and furnish many wood products and other ecosystem services to society. Careful management of this valuable resource by the Bureau of Forestry ensures its survival., Promoting Forest Conservation , Founding in 1895, Pennsylvania's Bureau of Forestry works to conserve and sustain our forests. The Bureau of Forestry is staffed by men and women dedicated to conservation and working in all aspects of forest management, from scientists and experts in silviculture, forest fires, geology, forest health, education, wildlife and plant biology, to experts in road and trail maintenance. They work with private forest owners as well as manage the state's public forest land. They make sure that the more than 2.2 million acres of state forest are managed sustainably for many values and uses. Pennsylvania's state forest represents one of the largest expanses of public forest land in the eastern United States, making it a truly priceless public asset., The Bureau of Forestry's mission is to ensure the long-term health, viability and productivity of the Commonwealth's forests and to conserve native wild plants., [Captions:] , This is your forest. Get involved. Become a DCNR Conservation Volunteer or just enjoy all the state forest has to offer. Visit our website at www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry, It is part of the Bureau of Forestry's mission to conserve the 3,000 native wild plant species in Pennsylvania such as these pink lady's slippers., The Bureau of Forestry provides public outreach on topics ranging from woodlot management, wildfire prevention, invasive species control, and urban tree planting., Hiking, biking, fishing, and hunting are just some of the ways you can enjoy our state forests., Pennsylvania's forest provide a multitude of wood products, from sawtimber for furniture to pulpwood for paper. The bureau sustainably harvests timber on state forest land while enhancing forest health and creating diverse wildlife habitats., The bureau manages state forests to provide habitats that support diverse, healthy populations of wildlife like our state bird, the ruffed grouse., Part of the bureau's mission is to protect lives, property, and natural resources from wildfire damage.