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🌲 In the Heart of the Forest: Holly Komonczi – Heritage at Heart
Entering her 10th year as Executive Director of the Lumber Heritage Region, Holly Komonczi explains the deep rooted passion that she has for her work. Read more
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Entering her 10th year as Executive Director of the Lumber Heritage Region, Holly Komonczi explains the deep rooted passion that she has for her work. Read more
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There is plenty to appreciate about Pennsylvania's State Tree! Read more
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Drawn to the region for quality night skies, Steve Conard celebrates and advocates for the region's dark skies. Sharing his passion and expertise, Steve continues to find ways to get involved! Read more
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We have much to be grateful for here in the Lumber Heritage Region of Pennsylvania... Read more
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Read about the traditional role of fire and its history in Pennsylvania's Forests. Read more
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Tracey Fox of Wellsboro, PA has taken "getting involved" to a whole new level! Read more
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Nestled in the rugged hills of Potter County, where the Austin Dam’s concrete ruins tell stories of resilience and rebirth, volunteer Alvie Flouress stands as a living bridge between history, nature, and community. A native of Odin—just north of Austin—Alvie embodies the spirit o... Read more
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SPOOKY STORIES FROM THE LHR October was traditionally a period of intense activity in logging camps. The “wood-hicks” would work throughout late summer and early autumn felling timber, preparing for the winter freeze to solidify the ground for smoother transport. October i... Read more
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Beginning in the early 1860s, river rafting and logging found a new rival in coal as a contributor to Clearfield County’s economic, ethnic and social life. Initially, in the early 1800s, coal was shipped down the West Branch in arks. By the 1860s, however, methods were modernized... Read more
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Pennsylvania’s forests are vast and beautiful. For thousands of years these forests have provided communities with vital natural resources. Today, we continue to rely on them for countless everyday commodities. While our dependence on healthy forests has remained consistent, our... Read more
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Before the arrival of William Penn and his Quaker colonists in 1682, up to 90 percent of what is now Pennsylvania was covered with woods: more than 31,000 square miles of eastern white pine, eastern hemlock, and a mix of hardwoods. The forests near the three original counties, P... Read more
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LUMBERING AND TANNING IN TIOGA COUNTY The lumbering business of Tioga county can be divided into two eras. The first extended from 1800 to 1865 and we shall denominate it the White Pine era. The first lumbering to any extend was carried on at or near Lawrenceville, on the Ti... Read more
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In the Heart of the Forest: Jennifer Tubbs The forest has always been a place of roots and connection—where trees stand stronger together, their branches intertwining, their roots deepening the soil for future generations. For Jennifer (Matlack) Tubbs, retired teacher, volun... Read more
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🌍 More Visitors, More Stories, More Fun – Don’t Miss This! ❓Quick question: What if your organization could open its doors to millions more potential visitors—just by broadening who you invite in? 📣Here’s the scoop: Did you know that in the U.S., nearly 42% of travelers ide... Read more
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What do you think Cameron, Clearfield, Potter County needs most? 🏠 Housing 💵 Living Wage Jobs 🧒 Childcare 🍽 Restaurants 🛍 Retail ❓ Something else! Share your thoughts by taking the community survey! bit.ly/pa-marketstudy Hard copies of the survey are also available ... Read more
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