Logging and Post-Logging in Central Pennsylvania

This talk will focus on the economic forces that resulted in the widespread destruction of Central Pennsylvania’s forests, followed by the efforts of state officials and citizens to rehabilitate forests for their recreational and ecosystem benefits while transforming logging into a more economically sustainable industry. Cramer has written several articles for Centre County Encyclopedia, including one on the history of logging in the region. On Sunday October 4, Cramer will give a presentation titled Logging and Post-Logging in Central Pennsylvania.

Ben Cramer is a member of the faculty in the Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State University, with expertise in Pennsylvania environmental law and natural history. He is also the author of eight books about Pennsylvania hiking trails and has served on the Board of Directors for Keystone Trails Association as well as the local and state chapters of Sierra Club.

RSVP Required.

Free and open to the public, donations appreciated.