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Conservation Overview

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  © Nicholas Tonelli (Rosecrans Falls)

  Conservation Overview

  Pennsylvania, which means "Penn's Woods," is aptly named. While it has changed a lot since being founded by William Penn more than 400 years ago, the Commonwealth is still 60-percent forested. Even so, Pennsylvania's special places are facing several significant challenges from sprawl, water contamination, and the growing effects of climate change.

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Conservation Priorities in Pennsylvania

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  © Nicholas Tonelli (Conservation Priorities)

  Conservation Priorities

  Sitting at an ecological crossroads, Pennsylvania plays an important role in conserving many diverse species and habitats, both resident and migrant, common and rare.

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Go Straight to Your State

Learn about conservation and open space in your state.