Our Roots

Our Roots

Renewing America’s Forests: Preserving Nature

The 19th-century lumber industry devastated Pennsylvania’s forests, but modern efforts in managed growth and ecological sensitivity are restoring and preserving these vital resources for future generations. Learn how historical and contemporary conservation initiatives are renewi... Read more

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Building America: Central Pennsylvania’s Lumber Industry in the 19th Century

Central Pennsylvania's lumber industry in the 19th century was pivotal in building America, supplying essential materials and driving economic growth through innovative logging and transportation methods. Read more

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Rivers & Timbers: The Lifeblood of Pennsylvania’s Lumber Industry

Pennsylvania's rivers and artificial waterways played a crucial role in transforming the state into a timber industry powerhouse, facilitating the transport of logs and fostering economic growth through innovative techniques and structures. Read more

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Penn’s Woods: Making of a Country

The arrival of Europeans transformed North America's forests, including those in the Pennsylvania colony. Let's dive into the history and impact of this transformation. Read more