Stay connected with the latest updates, announcements, and stories from the Lumber Heritage Region. Our news page is your go-to source for insights into ongoing projects, upcoming events, grant opportunities, and key achievements across the region.
From celebrating our timber heritage to sharing conservation successes and educational initiatives, we bring you the highlights that keep our community thriving. Whether you’re a partner, educator, historian, or outdoor enthusiast, there’s always something new to discover in the LHR.
Explore our news updates and join us as we continue to honor the past and build a sustainable future for Pennsylvania’s lumber legacy.
Additional Grant Opportunities
These DCNR grant programs fund projects that help municipalities, counties, multi-municipal partnerships, and council of governments to increase local capacity for recreation, parks, and conservation. Read more
Additional Grant Opportunities
Administered by The Pennsylvania Humanities Council (PHC) and Community Heart & Soul, this program seeks to help PA small cities, townships, and boroughs to implement the Community Heart & Soul model by providing $10,000 matching grants to resident-led groups in communities with ... Read more
Additional Grant Opportunities
The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) announced that applications are being accepted for the Marketing to Attract Tourists Program, which is investing $6 million to promote overnight tourism stays and attract international, national, and regional visitors to... Read more
Additional Grant Opportunities
Administered by DCNR, these grants cover a range of projects dedicated to the Bureau of Recreation and Conservation's mission to build connections between the citizens and the outdoors through recreation enhancement, natural resources conservation, and community revitalization ef... Read more
Additional Grant Opportunities
Administered by DCNR, All-Terrain Vehicle and Snowmobile projects include the planning, acquisition of land, development, rehabilitation, maintenance, purchase of equipment for maintenance and construction, and development of educational programs related to ATV and/or snowmobile ... Read more
Additional Grant Opportunities
The Department of Conservation & Natural Resources is seeking public comment on a draft of Pennsylvania’s Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan through March 3, 2025. Every five years, states across the nation are required to produce a new statewide recreation plan to help gui... Read more
News & Updates
HELP plan the next chapter in Pennsylvania's Outdoor Recreation Industry by joining one of the meetings below. The purpose of the meetings is to get business needs and barriers to growth on the record and to build support for a PA Outdoor Business Alliance. A business alliance... Read more
Grants & Projects
The Lumber Heritage Region (LHR) has been awarded a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) to design and build an 18-hole disc golf course on the Hatch Run Property in Warren, PA. Read more
Heritage
Discover some of the lumber and forest related stories of Black Americans in the Lumber Heritage Region and throughout Pennsylvania. Combatting injustice, breaking barriers, and contributing to the forests and places we hold dear today, explore just a few of these fascinating st... Read more
Heritage
Explore what 'Moon Trees' are, what they represent, and the connection between the Earth's Forests and the night sky. Learn more about this unique heritage and some of the places it continues to grow within the Lumber Heritage Region under some of the darkest skies East of the Mi... Read more
News & Updates
Van Wagner’s 53rd tree climb in Jefferson County highlights the importance of Pennsylvania’s forests, their connection to our heritage, and the role of sustainable management. Hosted by the Lumber Heritage Region, this climb was part of his mission to ascend the tallest tree at t... Read more
Grants & Projects
This short film was produced and shared by the Austin Dam Memorial Association as part of a project in partnership with E.O. Austin Home and Historical Society, the PA Lumber Museum, and the PA Historical & Museum Commission. Financed in part by The Lumber Heritage Region and Pen... Read more
News & Updates
Trails have the power to transform communities, fostering economic growth, cultural vibrancy, and healthier lifestyles. The recent webinar by American Trails, Building a Trail-Friendly Community: Three Things You Can Start Today, explores the profound impact trails can have on lo... Read more
News & Updates
When it comes to forest sustainability, certifications are abundant, but not all are created equal. The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) has earned its reputation as a global leader by addressing environmental, economic, and social needs through innovative standards and part... Read more
News & Updates
Pennsylvania’s heritage is more than a reflection of the past—it’s a dynamic force shaping the present and guiding the future. From its pivotal role in oil, coal, steel, and lumber industries to its rich history in agriculture, commerce, and revolution, Pennsylvania’s legacy runs... Read more
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