Loving the Land Through Working Forests – Forestry Walk
September 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Robert Crawford Memorial Forest, near Edinboro, PA
This year’s Loving the Land Through Working Forests event will scale back from its usual conference format and is offering a free guided walk at a 282-acre forest acquired by FSF earlier this year.
On Saturday, September 19th, FSF will host a forestry walk at our newly conserved Robert Crawford Memorial Forest near Edinboro in Erie County, PA. Forester Guy Dunkle will lead us through a recent timber harvest, providing information about tree selection, forest pests, and forest changes over time. We’ll also discuss the relationship between historical land use / past timber harvests and the conditions we see today.
The walk will include uneven terrain and mud; please dress accordingly. Bring a water bottle if you can, but water bottles and snacks will be provided, too.
Driving directions are available below.
Registration will open soon.
Thank you for your interest!
Schedule of Events
9:00 AM – Welcome table opens, coffee and light refreshments
9:30 AM – Forestry walk begins
12:00 PM – Wrap up
Meet the Presenter
Guy Dunkle has spent the last 20 years practicing conservation-minded forestry, here in northwestern Pennsylvania. Guy partners with industrial, NGO, and public and private forest landowners to create vibrant, uneven-aged forests using a innovative silvicultural system of low-intensity, high-frequency thinnings, group selection openings, and horse logging. Guy is a Forester for FSF and serves on the organization’s Board of Directors.
Driving Directions
Robert Crawford Memorial Forest is located north of Edinboro, PA on Old State Road. If using a GPS, please enter 3933 Old State Rd., Edinboro, PA 16412 as the address. Event signs will be placed along Old State Rd. to guide you to parking areas. Additional parking details will be provided soon.
From the North / McKean: Go south on PA-99 S / Edinboro Rd. / Main St. for 4.3 miles. Turn left onto Oliver Rd. and travel 118 feet. Turn right onto Old State Rd. and travel 1.5 miles to reach the property.
From the East / Waterford: Go west on West 3rd St. for 0.5 miles. West 3rd St. turns into Old State Rd. Continue on Old State Rd. for 5.7 miles to reach the property.
From the South / Edinboro: Go northeast on Route 6N East / Waterford St. for 2 miles. Turn left onto Hamilton Rd. and travel 3 miles. Turn right onto Old State Rd. and travel 0.3 miles to reach the property.
From the West / Cranesville: Go east on East Crane St. for 11.2 miles. Turn left onto PA-99 N and travel 2.3 miles. Turn right onto Oliver Rd. and travel 118 ft. Turn right onto Old State Rd. and travel 1.5 miles to reach the property.