Just today I came across this report from the Pinchot Institute for Conservation titled “Pennsylvania’s Forests: How they are changing and why we should care“. The report was published a couple years ago by Will Price and Eric Sprague, and remains timely with a lot we can learn from it.  For instance did you know Pennsylvania is one of the most forested states in the nation?  Yes – and some of the most intact hardwood forests in the temperate world are found there. I have long known that some of the highest quality cherry is grown there.  This report brings together the entire account of what is known, what needs to be learned, and what must be done to conserve the health of and sustain the multiple forms of wealth provided by the forests of Pennsylvania. A summary page gives a good introduction to the report. While you are there, check out the #PinchotInstitute ‘s many other resources related to the conservation of forests.