Program Information
- How the Pennsylvania Forest Stewards (PAFS) 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?
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About
Pennsylvania Forest Stewards
Pennsylvania Forest Stewards (formerly known as VIP-COVERTS)
initially receive approximately 40 hours of classroom and field training
in forest ecology, biodiversity, silviculture, wildlife science, environmental
resource management and other subjects related to stewardship. In exchange,
PA Forest Stewards agree to invest a like amount of their time relaying
what they have learned to motivate forest landowners in their communities.
Pennsylvania Forest Stewards volunteers are part of the Pennsylvania Forest Stewardship Program. The program provides forestland owners with information and assistance to promote healthy and productive forests. The Pennsylvania Forest Stewardship Program is sponsored by the PA Bureau of Forestry and the USDA Forest Service.
