Handouts

Threats to the Forest Informational Booklet

In collaboration with the PA Hardwoods Development Council, NTHA has published this resource on native and invasive insects, plants, and diseases that are impacting, or have the potential to impact our forests in Pennsylvania.

Threats to the Forest Informational Booklet


Forest Management and Timber Harvesting in PA

The new “Forest Management and Timber Harvesting in PA” resource is now available. This document is intended for townships and the forest product industry. It was done by PSU Extension with funding and assistance from the Hardwoods Utilization Groups (NTHA, AHUG, and KWPA).

Forest Management and Timber Harvesting in PA


Sales and Use Tax Info for Timber Harvesting Operations

This document was prepared by the PA Department of Revenue regarding the sales tax exemption for timber harvesting operations that went into effect in July 2017.

Dept. of Revenue Notice, October 13, 2017


Sample Letter for Members to send to your Legislators

Attached is a sample letter that you can use to contact your legislators. Please click HERE to easily find your legislators. Please also consider adding a personal message to the letter.

Member Letter To Legislators


Forestry Career Pathway Letter

Download Letter


Game of Logging General Info Brochure

A general brochure with more information about the Game of Logging chainsaw safety training. Please let us know which classes you are interested in by sending us the form included in the brochure.

Game of Logging Brochure


My Ash Trees are Dying – What Do I Do?

The Emerald Ash Borer(EAB) is an invasive beetle that has killed millions of ash trees from the Midwest to the Northeast United States. EAB has been confirmed in most of Pennsylvania, leaving landowners wondering what to do with the ash in their yards and woodlots. The following brochure can provide more information how to manage your dead or dying ash trees.

My Ash Trees are Dying – What Do I Do?


Penn’s Woods: The Forest Resource and Forest Products Industry of Pennsylvania

Download from PA Forestry Products


Snake Bite Protocol

Snake Bite Field Response Protocol


Gas Timber Brochure

Natural Gas Industry Timber Brochure