A Message from WPC President Dennis McGrath
Forest Conservation
An old wag once remarked, “If it doesn't matter where you are headed then any road will do.” Such a casual, carefree approach may be well suited for a weekend drive in the country, but it won't work for any successful enterprise, business or organization that is engaged in a long-term task or mission. More...
The Forests of Pennsylvania
With forestland covering more than half of Pennsylvania’s landscape, no matter where you live, you’re not far from a beautiful forest. Western Pennsylvania’s forests provide rich natural resources of black cherry, red and white oaks, sugar maple, black walnut, and species of hickory. More...
The Forests of the Laurel Highlands
The Laurel Highlands is one of the most notable and breathtaking regions in the state. The tremendous recreational amenities of the area make it a desired destination for people from Pittsburgh and Cleveland to Washington, D.C. and beyond. More...
Northcentral Forests of Pennsylvania 
The forests of Pennsylvania's northcentral region are among the most valuable resources in the state. Their uniqueness lies in their vastness — a geographical scope uncommon in the mid-Atlantic region. More...
The Allegheny National Forest 
Pennsylvania's Allegheny High Plateau, home to the Allegheny National Forest (ANF), is known for black cherry, sugar maple and other hardwoods providing multiple benefits for vegetation, wildlife and people. More...
Species of the Forest
Forests are complex ecosystems. Healthy forests are composed of many species, inter-species relationships, habitat types and ecological processes. More...
Conservation Concepts: With Charles Bier
Pennsylvania is a very green state on the whole, with more than half the area covered in forests. That is quite a conservation accomplishment, but what is the biggest issue to keeping our forests? More...
Growing Greener Provides $625 Million for Environmental Improvements
From headwater mountain brooks to the broad Ohio River, our aquatic environments offer a tremendous variety of habitats, sheltering thousands of different aquatic organisms. More...
Fallingwater Celebrates Its 70th Birthday
“E. J., we've been waiting for you!” was Frank Lloyd Wright's greeting to Edgar Kaufmann, Sr., upon arriving at Wright's Wisconsin studio, Taliesin on Sept. 22, 1935. More...
Evergreen Members Stand By WPC
Evergreens like the hemlock and white pine need many years of nourishment to reach their full height of 100 feet and more - just as conservation success requires diligence and dedication over time. Western Pennsylvania Conservancy provides special recognition, through our Evergreen Circle, to the more than 3,500 members who have been loyal supporters for more than 15 years. More...
New Community Conservation Partners 
In collaboration with six regional communities and local PennDOT District offices, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has established six new community gateway gardens. More...
Planning for the Future
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy members understand the long-term nature of our work. The need to protect our region's natural resources well into the future is one reason many of our members stay committed to the Conservancy for so long. More...
WPC Elects New Board Members
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy members elected three new board members at their annual meeting in September. Caryle Glosser, Paul Mooney and Edith Shapira were each elected to three-year terms. More...
