PA Lumber Heritage Region

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An image from the Alleghany National Forest.

Lumber Heritage Region

Designated in 2001 as one of Pennsylvania’s twelve Heritage Areas, The Lumber Heritage Region of Pennsylvania (LHR) is a local grassroots project with the purpose of highlighting and interpreting the rich cultural, historic, natural and recreational resources of Pennsylvania's forests.

Consists of fifteen counties of north central Pennsylvania with a strong history of lumbering including all or portions of Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Forest, Indiana, Jefferson, Lycoming, McKean, Potter, Tioga, and Warren Counties.

 

 

1. VISION STATEMENT

The Lumber Heritage Region is an internationally recognized forest community with a sense of pride in our people, our quality of life, and the traditions of our rural heritage. Our sustainable forest is a destination that continues to provide unique opportunities for forest products manufacturing, education, research, and recreation. Linking forests, parks, historic resources, and communities allows residents and visitors to explore our vibrant culture and contribute to a vital economy.

 

2. MISSION STATEMENT

The Lumber Heritage Region is a 501(c) (3) corporation, with a Central Board housed within a host

organization. The Lumber Heritage Region is divided into three sub-regions - Allegheny, Pine Creek, West Branch - and functions as a partnership of local, regional, state, and federal entities dedicated to promoting the heritage of Pennsylvania’s internationally recognized sustainable forest region.