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Susquehanna River A view of the Susquehanna River from North Bend, Pennsylvania. © Nicholas Tonelli

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We're working with conservation partners, government agencies, and our members to conserve the lands and waters on which people and wildlife depend. Thanks to donors like yourself, we have protected nearly 100,000 acres of land across Pennsylvania since 1956.

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The Power of Fire

Fire has always been a part of the natural world and its influence has shaped the diversity of plants and animals across the globe.

May 30, 2023

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Appalachian Forests

We are working across the Appalachian forests to protect one of the most resilient, diverse, and carbon-rich landscapes in the world.

Jan 26, 2023

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The Land is Your Land: Celebrating Our Public Lands

Public lands in Pennsylvania, Delaware and beyond are more critical than ever for people and nature.

Apr 04, 2022

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A Stronger Tomorrow The PA/DE Strategic Roadmap summarizes our priorities, outcomes, and direct actions that will have an out-sized impact through influence and policy across our two states. © TNC

Conservation Update

PA/DE 2022 Impact Report

2022 was an important year for conservation. There is much to celebrate and much more work to do.

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Hauser Nature Center A monarch butterfly sips nectar from flowering plants in the pollinator garden at Pennsylvania's Hauser Nature Center at Long Pond Preserve. © Matt Kane / TNC

Conservation Update

Highlights

Explore conservation highlights from Pennsylvania and Delaware as featured in the Spring 2023 Nature Conservancy magazine.

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Allegheny National Forest Hearts Content Scenic Area of Allegheny National Forest in Warren County. © Nicholas Tonelli

Conservation Update

Take a Restoration Road Trip

To celebrate our recently completed and ongoing restoration projects, we’re taking a restoration “road trip” across PA & DE to see how restoration improves the lives and well-being of both people and nature.

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Restoring Nature TNC staff gets to work at the Acopian Preserve in Pennsylvania. © George C. Gress/TNC

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They say that "many hands make light work," which is certainly true when it comes to conserving nature in Pennsylvania!

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Our People: Experts in Action

Meet some of the people who are working to create lasting solutions in Pennsylvania, Delaware and around the world.

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West Branch Forest Preserve The vista from The Nature Conservancy's West Branch Forest Preserve in Pennsylvania. © George C. Gress

Places We Protect

We're Conserving Land in Your Community

Many of The Nature Conservancy’s Pennsylvania preserves are open to the public for hiking, birding, biking and other uses.

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Conservation in the Commonwealth

Learn more about our conservation efforts across Pennsylvania.