Northwestern REC Community Forest
This 106-acre forest was acquired in 2024 through the generosity of the Northwestern Rural Electric Cooperative Association and a grant by the USDA Forest Service Community Forest Program. In addition to being managed as a sustainable working woodland, the Community Forest offers recreation and education opportunities for the Cambridge Springs community and greater region.
In the summers of 2024 and 2025, volunteers and members of the DCNR's PA Outdoor Corps constructed a 3/4 mile loop trail, shown on the map as a white dotted line, on the east side of the Community Forest.
Year Acquired: 2024
Size: 106 acres
Location: Cambridge Twp., Crawford County, PA
Public Access: Yes, open to non-destructive public access. West of Rt. 86, parking is available via a stone driveway at the property sign. East of Rt. 86, parking is available along Electric Dr. / Wenner Dr.
Public Hunting: Yes
News and Updates about the Northwestern REC Community Forest:
USDA Community Forest Program National Interactive Map
Penn Lines Magazine, 11/2024, Northwestern REC Local Section - Welcome to the Forest
FSF Update 9/25/2024 - Building community during the “Loving the Land Through Working Forests” weekend
FSF Update 9/20/2024 - PA Outdoor Corps, Volunteers work at Northwestern REC Community Forest
Meadville Tribune 9/20/2024 - Result of Evergreen Investment Ready to Explore
FSF Update 10/23/2023 - FSF to receive Pennsylvania’s 1st USDA Community Forest Grant Award
Meadville Tribune 10/23/2023 - Crawford County foundation first in state to receive grant through USDA program
