Pennsylvania's Forests

Pennsylvania remains one of the most forested states in the nation. It includes some of the most intact and bountiful hardwood forest lands in the temperate world. This was not always the case.  A new report from the Pinchot Institute highlights the changes to Pennsylvania's Forests and why these changes are important.

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Marcellus Shale and Forests: Science and Standards

The Marcellus Shale is regarded as an important new source of domestic energy for the United States, but its development also carries significant potential for environmental impacts, especially on water quality.  The Pinchot Institute convened a technical workshop that examined the adequacy of existing science to assess cumulative impacts from shale gas development, as well as the science basis for standards and regulations aimed at protecting environmental values during development. 

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