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.
Look for these Events in 2026!
Winter Sharing Get Together. A gathering of our members to share our successes and challenges in woodland stewardship during 2025. We will also share our plans for forest management in 2026. Details to be announced soon!
Beginning a Forest Management Plan. Do you currently have a forest management plan (FRP) for your woodland? Best practice is to have a plan in place in order to achieve the goals that you have for your property. This workshop will cover everything you need to know for developing a sound FRP. Details to be announced soon!
Check back also for announcements about other SAWN-PA events in 2026! Join our Facebook Group (Southern Appalachian Woodland Network in Pennsylvania) to keep up with activities and our members. The Group is open to anyone interested in woodland stewardship.
Our 2026 events are sponsored in part by a grant from the South Mountain Partnership, with management oversight of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. SAWN-PA is a proud partner of the South Mountain Partnership, an alliance of organizations working to preserve and enhance the cultural and natural assets of the South Mountain Landscape in Central Pennsylvania. To learn more about the Partnership, please visit www.southmountainpartnership.org
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.