The Nature Conservancy in Pennsylvania

To stay up to date with The Nature Conservancy in Pennsylvania, please follow us on these channels: 🌳Instagram: instagram.com/conserve_pa/ 🌳Facebook: facebook.com/NatureConserva… 🌳LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/the-n… We look forward to connecting with you! 💚

Appalachian Trail Update: 🚨🔥 The ATC has received a report of a wildfire burning around Lehigh Gap, on the east side of the Lehigh River (around NOBO mile 1,261.9). The Appalachian Trail is closed in this area while fire crews respond.

Please avoid the area and follow @LTVFC and local news outlets for emergency updates. We are sending our best wishes to nearby residents and are grateful for the quick action of first responders. Stay safe, everyone.

Alert: Firefighters from Lehigh, Carbon, and Northampton Counties are currently responding to a wildfire on Blue Mountain near Palmerton in Carbon County. No injuries have been reported at this time.

A native Pennsylvania hardwood tree is facing extinction. Beech trees are being attacked by two separate diseases – one moves very slowly while the other is rapidly deteriorating the trees' population. buff.ly/3NHFzWL

Public safety is our first priority: Controlled burns are only conducted under optimal weather conditions and managed by highly trained crews. More information: nature.org/.../stor.../fi…

Prescribed fire plays a critical role in the health of Pennsylvania’s ecosystems and the well-being of nearby communities by removing the fuels that could contribute to future wildfires, increasing biodiversity, minimizing the spread of invasive species, and recycling nutrients.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2024: The Nature Conservancy will be conducting controlled burn operations today near Long Pond in Monroe County. Local residents and businesses are advised that smoke may be visible.

@USFWSNortheast We are thrilled to work with The School District of Philadelphia to add green stormwater infrastructure to 4 elementary schools, transforming asphalt yards into green spaces! This project creates vibrant outdoor learning environments & engages future environmental stewards. 🌳🍃

DYK trees can affect how well students learn? With funding from the BIL, 4 schools in Philly will be able to transform schoolyards into vibrant green spaces that will support student outcomes and the environment. @pa_nature ow.ly/MzpL50Tm48Q

We are thrilled to work with The School District of Philadelphia to add green stormwater infrastructure to 4 elementary schools, transforming asphalt yards into green spaces! This project creates vibrant outdoor learning environments & engages future environmental stewards. 🌳🍃

@EPAMichaelRegan & Gov. @JoshShapiroPA Gov. announced #PA is getting a $396M EPA boost for decarbonization! 🎉 The RISE PA program targets a 5.2M ton emission cut by 2050 with new tech & materials. It’s a win for #climate action, fair labor, & job creation.

Major strides for climate-smart agriculture in PA! 🌿 TNC staff attended an event with @SecVilsack, @Ali_a_zaidi, @RepHoulahan, & Sec Redding from @PAAgriculture where the IRA’s impact in PA was discussed. #InflationReductionAct funds will boost resilience & support producers.

Thank you, Senator @rothman_greg & Koty McGowan, Dir. of Senate Game & Fisheries, for visiting Hamer Woodlands at Cove Mountain Preserve! We discussed Cove Mt.’s vital role as a wildlife corridor along Kittatinny Ridge, fostering a diverse & climate-resilient landscape.

Public safety is our first priority: Controlled burns are only conducted under optimal weather conditions and managed by highly trained crews. More information: nature.org/.../2024-penns…

Prescribed fire plays a critical role in the health of PA's ecosystems and the well-being of nearby communities by removing fuels that could contribute to future wildfires, increasing biodiversity, minimizing the spread of invasive species, and recycling nutrients into the soil.

📷 MONDAY, MAY 20, 2024: The Nature Conservancy will be conducting controlled burn operations today on state game lands near the town of Jessup in Lackawanna County. Local residents and businesses are advised that smoke may be visible.

Public safety is our first priority: Controlled burns are only conducted under optimal weather conditions and managed by highly trained crews. More information: nature.org/en-us/newsroom…

Prescribed fire plays a critical role in the health of PA’s ecosystems and the well-being of nearby communities by removing the fuels that contribute to future wildfires, increasing biodiversity, minimizing the spread of invasive species, and recycling nutrients into the soil.

🔥 THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2024: The Nature Conservancy will be conducting controlled burn operations today on state game lands near the town of Jessup in Lackawanna County. Local residents and businesses are advised that smoke may be visible.

Public safety is our first priority: Controlled burns are only conducted under optimal weather conditions and managed by highly trained crews. More information: nature.org/en-us/about-us…

Prescribed fire plays a critical role in the health of PA’s ecosystems and the well-being of nearby communities by removing the fuels that could contribute to future wildfires, increasing biodiversity, minimizing the spread of invasive species, and recycling nutrients.

🔥 MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2024: The Nature Conservancy will be conducting controlled burn operations today near Long Pond in Monroe County. Local residents and businesses are advised that smoke may be visible.