PEC: Get Your Hands Dirty With Tree Plantings In Luzerne, Columbia County State Forests

Join the PA Environmental Council, DCNR Bureau of Forestry and Keep PA Beautiful to celebrate Earth Day 2017 by helping with tree plantings in Pinchot State Forest in Luzerne County and Weiser State Forest in Columbia County on April 21-22.

To ensure are enough supplies food and drinks for all volunteers attending, please register online prior to the event

Pinchot State Forest

On April 21 and 22 volunteers will plant 7,480 seedlings — including White Birch, Quaking Aspen and Chestnut Oak — across 10 acres of reclaimed mine lands in Pinchot State Forest.

Volunteers will gather at 9:00 at the intersection of Strip Mine Road and Avondale Hill Road in Plymouth Township, Luzerne County. Planting will continue until 2:00 p.m. both days.

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Weiser State Forest

Another 3,559 Aspen Shrub Oak, Pitch Pine and Table Mountain Pine seedlings have been designated for planting in the Weiser State Forest on April 22.

Registration for this one-day activity begins at 8:30am at the Weiser Forestry District Building (16 Weiser Ave. Aristes, Columbia County).  After registration volunteers will be bussed to the Weiser State Forest for planting.

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DCNR has already done the hard work of ripping the soil using heavy equipment in preparation for planting. This will make volunteers’ work much easier — and will also increase water infiltration and tree root expansion.

Due to the rocky, hilly terrain, please note that boots or sturdy shoes are required. We’ll take care of the rest: food, supplies, and portable toilets will be provided, and seasoned Foresters will be onsite to instruct volunteers.

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