Welcome to the Lumber Heritage Region (LHR) of Pennsylvania! The LHR covers 15 counties in Northwest and North Central Pennsylvania, highlighting the critical role the lumber industry has played—and continues to play—in shaping the region’s economy, culture, and future. As a 501(c)(3) organization, LHR is dedicated to promoting the region’s assets to visitors, supporting the Pennsylvania hardwood industry, and ensuring the continued economic impact of this vital sector.
Our mission is to provide technical, educational, and financial support through partnerships, networking, and community engagement.
Our Partners
W. J. Cox Associates, Inc. has been specializing in providing insurance and risk management services to the forest products industry since 1979. By providing a comprehensive program that focuses on careful risk selection, cost containment, effective claim management and vigila... Read more
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The original Northern Appalachian Folk Festival was founded in 2013 by Indiana University of Pennsylvania professor and historian, Jim Dougherty. The son of a coal miner, NAFF began as an expression of his passion and interest in the history and contributions of this wholly uniq... Read more
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Proudly serving the community to create growth & opportunity in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania Formerly known as Clearfield County Economic Development Corporation, Clearly Ahead Development has rejuvenated their brand by redeveloping their name and logo. Clearly Ahead has prov... Read more
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Creating Space in the Wild. Nature & Forest Therapy Walks. Discover extraordinary possibilities through a restorative connection with the natural world. Nature and Forest Therapy us a practice that allows participants to gently slow their pace and allow themselves to sink into ... Read more
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Downtown Bellefonte, Inc. (DBI) is dedicated to helping business arrive and thrive in 21st Century Bellefonte, Pennsylvania while preserving, protecting, and utilizing Bellefonte’s historic architecture and heritage, and organizing town-wide initiatives that invite residents and ... Read more
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The Outdoor Adventure Expo highlights Bellefonte’s beautiful and easily accessible natural assets while showcasing regional vendors, nonprofits, and businesses that specialize in outdoor and recreation-related products. Held annually, the Outdoor Adventure Expo is a free-admissi... Read more
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Our mission is inspired by the belief that local parks and recreation improve the lives of Pennsylvanians. “Good for You.” serves a statewide advocacy channel for the essential and irreplaceable nature of local parks & recreation in Pennsylvania’s communities. Have you been to a... Read more
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At the Jabebo Studio we make nature and science themed earrings for gift shops located in more then 200 museums and nature centers around North America. They are made with paperboard material from cereal boxes that we collect from our community. On the front of the dangling piece... Read more
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Penn Soil Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Council is a 501-c-3 not for profit organization serving the residents of northwestern PA since 1964. The mission of this organization is to provide the local leadership necessary to develop and implement a plan that will imp... Read more
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The Elk County Wilds Tourism Association promotes tourism to Elk County by highlighting the area's natural resources, outdoor recreation and local commerce. Read more
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Appalachian Arts Studio was created to encourage and nurture the appreciation and participation of the arts to all who enter its doors. Through woodcarving and sculpture we provide a journey through the creative process. It is our sincere desire at the Appalachian Arts Studio to ... Read more
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Serving the residents of Curwensville, PA, located in Clearfield County. Read more
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Square Timber Designs is a woman owned and operated business. Using local, reclaimed hardwoods, each unique piece is born in our local forests, built with pride from our region and crafted with the intention of bringing a piece of the PA Wilds into your Home. We offer custom ... Read more
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Handmade Rivers & Lakes Maps These beautiful maps are perfect for any home or museum! Some people dream of building a home on the river, while others actually do it. These handcrafted maps are so popular with homeowners along our many rivers. The maps are full of detail, beautif... Read more
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The rendezvous has grown from a small friends and family gathering to become an event that has gained worldwide acclaim Brothers Rick & Randy Boni are responsible for the idea of the Chainsaw Carver’s Rendezvous. With the help of their wives, the brothers decided to gather a few... Read more
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