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The DCNR 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. The bureau will accomplish this mission by:
Managing state forests under sound ecosystem management, to retain their wild character and maintain biological diversity while providing pure water, opportunities for low-density recreation, habitats for forest plants and animals, sustained yields of quality timber, and environmentally sound utilization of mineral resources.
Protecting forestlands, public and private, from damage and/or destruction by fires, insects, diseases, and other agents.
Promoting forestry and the knowledge of forestry by advising and assisting other government agencies, communities, landowners, forest industry, and the general public in the wise stewardship and utilization of forest resources.
Protecting and managing native wild flora resources by determining status, classifying, and conserving native wild plants. |
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https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/about/Pages/Forestry.aspx
The DCNR 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. The bureau will accomplish this mission by:
Managing state forests under sound ecosystem management, to retain their wild character and maintain biological diversity while providing pure water, opportunities for low-density recreation, habitats for forest plants and animals, sustained yields of quality timber, and environmentally sound utilization of mineral resources.
Protecting forestlands, public and private, from damage and/or destruction by fires, insects, diseases, and other agents.
Promoting forestry and the knowledge of forestry by advising and assisting other government agencies, communities, landowners, forest industry, and the general public in the wise stewardship and utilization of forest resources.
Protecting and managing native wild flora resources by determining status, classifying, and conserving native wild plants. |
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<DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><P><SPAN>Advocate and Promote Forest Conservation: The bureau is the state’s lead forest conservancy agency. The bureau advocates and provides leadership on issues related to the management of the commonwealth’s forests, trees, and native plants.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>Conserve Private Forest Land: Approximately 70 percent of the commonwealth’s forest land is privately owned. Through its outreach programs, the bureau provides leadership and technical assistance in conserving and managing these important forest lands.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>Promote Community Forests and Tree Planting: Through its partnerships and programs, the bureau provides leadership and coordination in planting and maintaining trees in cities and towns across the commonwealth. Tree cover in communities helps improve the environment, manage stormwater, conserve energy, and revitalize downtowns and main streets.</SPAN></P></DIV> |
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