Southern Appalachian Woodland Network in Pennsylvania
(SAWN-PA)
Explore Woodland Stewardship
Informing, Educating and Advocating on all aspects of woodland stewardship in Pennsylvania's Southern Appalachian region.
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Pictures from Our March 28th Workshop!
Sarah Voight and Matt King from USDA present on USDA programs and resources for forest landowners.
Alyssa Good, Furnace Run Nature Center Coordinator, welcomes everyone.
Afternoon Woodland Walk to observe and discuss different forest habitats, plant and tree species.
Patrick Grunwald, a Wildlife Biologist with Pheasants Forever, discusses how to create early successional habitat native wildlife.
Membership Types and Policies
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Membership in SAWN-PA is open to forest landowners, as well as individuals interested in fulfilling its purpose who reside in, or own forest land, in the Pennsylvania Counties of Cumberland, Franklin, Adams, Perry and the surrounding region.
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The types of membership are:
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Individual Membership: forest landowners and people interested in the stewardship of our environment who endorse and support the mission and purpose of SAWN-PA.
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Student Membership: full-time students who reside in or attend school in the region who endorse and support the mission and purpose of SAWN-PA.
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Associate Membership: organizations that own forest land; have a mission that includes environmental education, land preservation, wildlife conservation; or provide products or services to woodland owners; and support the mission and purpose of SAWN-PA.
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Annual dues are currently $20 per year.
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Each Individual member has one vote at SAWN-PA meetings for
business and Board of Director elections. Student and Associate members do not have a vote, but may serve on committees, task forces, and other appointed groups. -
Membership is on an annual basis beginning April 1 and running
through March 31. Any member joining after April 30 of any year will pay a prorated dues amount based on the remaining number of months in the membership year. -
Any Officer, Director, or Member, who has acted in a manner that is not in the best interests of SAWN-PA may be removed by a majority vote of the Directors at any board meeting.
Education and Resources
Education
We provide information about and sponsor programs on woodland stewardship, including ecological restoration, wildlife habitat improvement, and forest management. Our education programs help to enhance your woodland management knowledge and skills.
Our Story
We are a community committed to providing woodland stewardship information, resources and education in the Southern Appalachian Region of Southcentral Pennsylvania.
Our goal is to create a network of members who share an interest in growing their knowledge of
forest stewardship and management, woodland uses and resources, and related topics. Through educational programs such as workshops, woodland tours, and relevant
subjects, SAWN-PA seeks to promote best practices for the betterment of forests, people, wildlife, and communities of the Southern Appalachian region in Pennsylvania.