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See the scars from Jim Thorpe’s wildfire, and how you can help plant Pennsylvania trees

Whitewater rafters stream down the Lehigh River this time of year, paddling and splashing one another. On the adjacent D&L Trail, bicyclists crunch over gravel and enjoy the scenery as the mirrored ...
WGAL

Pennsylvania State Tree: Eastern Hemlock

Pennsylvania's state tree is the eastern hemlock. Its scientific name is "Tsuga canadensis."The eastern hemlock was named the state tree in 1931.These trees are slow-growing and long-lived, taking 250 ...
WHYY

In Pa., climate change threatens the state tree, bird and fish. Work is under way to help the native species

This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to ...
The Scranton Times-Tribune

Plant Trees for Free in Pennsylvania

Just about half of Schuylkill County lies within the Susquehanna River/Chesapeake Bay Watershed. So, if you live in Friedensburg, Zion Grove, Valley View, Pine Grove basically anything west of Rt. 183 ...
Lehigh Valley Live

Landscape trees really don’t like this heat. Here’s what you can do to help

Wounds increase moisture loss and divert tree energy into healing. And the loss of leaves will decrease the tree’s overall ...