Northwest PA Woodland Association

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Northwest PA Woodland Association NWPWA shares knowledge on methods and benefits of forest management and promotes healthy forests.

On Saturday, August 29, the NWPWA held a Woods Walk at the Kirik Family Tree Farm in Corry, PA. We were led through the...
09/02/2026

On Saturday, August 29, the NWPWA held a Woods Walk at the Kirik Family Tree Farm in Corry, PA. We were led through the walk by George Kirik and Steve Laskowski, Erie County Service Forester. George and Steve showed us the great work that the Kirik family has done on this land. It shows great natural regeneration of native PA trees. George proudly showed off his stands of chestnut, maple, oak, and cherry trees. His pride is well-founded. The work the family has put into this forest has produced a very healthy, diverse forest. Following the walk, the NWPWA hosted a picnic for all attendees.

NWPWA recognized for the value provided to the region by educating land owners and advocates on preserving and improving...
03/11/2026

NWPWA recognized for the value provided to the region by educating land owners and advocates on preserving and improving local forests.

Join us at one or all of our 2026 events!
02/23/2026

Join us at one or all of our 2026 events!

The NWPWA coordinated a tour of a local basket manufacturing firm in October 2025. Steve Cook, the owner of Greenfield ...
01/20/2026

The NWPWA coordinated a tour of a local basket manufacturing firm in October 2025. Steve Cook, the owner of Greenfield Basket Manufacturing, hosted our group and showed us the process from log to final product. Here are a few photos.

On July 12, NWPWA held a woods walk on the topic of The Forest/Stream Interface. We explored the work that's been done ...
08/08/2025

On July 12, NWPWA held a woods walk on the topic of The Forest/Stream Interface. We explored the work that's been done to improve the flow of the Woodcock Creek, just below the dam. The creek eventually flows into the French Creek. Contouring the shoreline, armoring the bank, and improving the foliage (riparian buffer) were there for us to observe and understand.

On March 15,2025, the NWPWA held its annual Spring meeting at the Pogue Student Center at Penn-West Edinboro University....
06/18/2025

On March 15,2025, the NWPWA held its annual Spring meeting at the Pogue Student Center at Penn-West Edinboro University. About 85 people attended. We heard presentations by Dr. Kelly Pearce, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science at Allegheny College, on the wildlife research she and her team have been conducting in NW PA. Dr. Pearce noted that many animals rely on private land and land trusts to survive. Her research indicates that active forestry appears to be better for wildlife.

Katie Brozell from the PA Game Commission talked about raptors in NW PA. Katie explained how she has raised and trained Athena, a red-tailed hawk and how land owners should be preserving trees with cavities to provide homes to our native raptors. The native owl population is declining and needs our help.

Greg Kedzierski from Ernst Conservation Seed taught us about pollinator habitat and which native species are easiest for us to grow to support the butterflies and bees in the area. One tip: Plant wildflower seeds on top of the dirt. A pollinator plot takes about 2-3 years to mature and will last 5-6 years, longer if mowed and weeded regularly.

Lane Potts from PennVet Wildlife Futures program talked to us about deer chronic wasting disease. This disease is highly persistent and is found in Europe as well as the US. He explained that we should not feed any sick deer, nor remove any dead deer. Instead, contact the Game Commission.

NWPWA held a workshop/woods walk in Springboro PA on June 15. We spent the morning learning about taking inventory of o...
08/06/2024

NWPWA held a workshop/woods walk in Springboro PA on June 15. We spent the morning learning about taking inventory of our trees. The day started with an explanation from Mark Lewis of the benefits and process of taking inventory. Then we went into the woods at Andy Kosmach's woodland and staked out a 1/10-acre plot to inventory the trees. We learned when and how to measure them and how to count them and record an inventory. This whole process is intended to lead to timber stand improvement, which might include a timber sale, but may also just indicate a need to thin, or plant more, trees. A very worthwhile morning!

Plant a Tiny Forest with ReLeaf!Through their ReLeaf initiative, LEAF is planting a Tiny Forest in Franklin park on Satu...
05/14/2024

Plant a Tiny Forest with ReLeaf!

Through their ReLeaf initiative, LEAF is planting a Tiny Forest in Franklin park on Saturday, May 25 from 9am-1pm. Franklin Park is located in the City of Erie at Marne Rd, Erie, PA 16511. Volunteers will assist in planting 500 tree seedlings in designated spaces.

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LEAF will provide gloves as needed, although you're welcome to bring your own. Please dress for the weather and remember your water! This event is family-friendly and educational, so bring the little ones if they want to plant a small tree! In the event of torrential rain, we will likely reschedule and notify volunteers via email. The week of the event, we will contact you via email to confirm your interest and provide more details.

03/18/2024

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Last Saturday, March 16, 2024, the NWPWA held its quarterly meeting at the Penn-West Edinboro Student Center. About 70 ...
03/18/2024

Last Saturday, March 16, 2024, the NWPWA held its quarterly meeting at the Penn-West Edinboro Student Center. About 70 people attended to hear about what to do before selling timber. We heard great presentations by USDA, PA DCNR, Allegheny College, and Generations Forestry. We had a lot of audience questions and comments. Valuable lessons learned - helping to promote healthy, sustainable forests! Thanks to all for joining us!

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