How Did the Pennsylvania Forest Stewards Originate?
The Pennsylvania Forest Stewards (formerly known as the VIP-Coverts) program is an extension of a highly successful woodland volunteer program that originated in New England, called Coverts. A covert (the “o” is pronounced like “oven”) is a thicket that shelters wild animals or game. Thus, the name signifies that a vital part of forest stewardship is sound wildlife management. In Pennsylvania, PAFS is supported by the Ruffed Grouse Society and the Pennsylvania Forest Stewardship Program.
Photo courtesy:
Mary Ann Fajvan, West Virginia University, http://www.forestryimages.org
- How the Pennsylvania Forest Stewards (PAFS) Volunteer Project Works
- Need for PAFS
- How the PAFS Originated
- Who Is Eligible?
- Next Training Session
- Sample Training Agenda
- Becoming a PAFS Volunteer
- What does it take to be a PAFS?
- What kind of commitment is involved?
