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. The LHR is premised on the fact that the
region has significant sites, places, communities, peoples,
traditions and events it wishes to share with its neighbors and
fellow Pennsylvania's.
The LHR Vision Statement identifies the LHR as an internationally
recognized forest community with a sense of pride in the 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 community.
Our Mission defines the LHR as a 501(c)(3) corporation, with a
central Board of Directors. Comprised of fifteen counties, the LHR
is divided into three subregions - Allegheny, Pine Creek, and 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.
The Lumber Heritage Region:
Provides technical, educational, and
financial assistance to communities, local governments, business
institutions, and the general public.
Coordinates programs which interpret the
region’s unique lumber history, celebrates its living heritage, and
foster a greater understanding of the contemporary lumber and forest
products industry and rural life
Works to enhance the region’s economy by
providing forest management education; conserving and interpreting
historic, natural, and recreational resources; and enhancing tourism
in cooperation with local communities to make the region a better
place to live, work and visit. |
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