Newsletter of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
December 11, 2025
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How Do Trees and Plants Migrate? |
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As our forests become warmer with climate change, plants and animals are expected to move northward to cooler climates. Animals may find new habitat by walking, flying, or swimming. Plants move far more slowly -- over generations.
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| Nearly $2 Million Available to Help Communities Plant More Trees |
New statewide program through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will fund tree planting, maintenance, and safety work in communities that need it most.
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| Shapiro Administration Plants 33 Trees in Harrisburg as Part of $500,000 Statewide Community Investment
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Trees were planted to emphasize the many benefits of trees to communities including clean air and cooling.
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| 700 Trees Planted Along York County Stream to Improve Local Water Quality and the Chesapeake Bay |
The trees will help store carbon and reduce runoff from the land.
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Trees are a big part of what makes Pennsylvania healthy, beautiful, and resilient. You can make a difference by supporting planting trees across the Commonwealth through a donation to the Keystone Tree Fund.
Your contributions will help support:
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Urban Tree Planting - planting trees in cities and towns to improve air quality and provide shade.
- Streamside Forest Buffers - installing trees and shrubs in the buffer areas along streams and waterways helps improve water quality.
- Maintenance and Care - ensuring the survival and health of newly planted trees through ongoing care and management.
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Since 2021, grants from the Keystone Tree Fund have helped plant almost a quarter of a million trees along streams and in communities.
Learn more or make a donation on DCNR's website.
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Welcome the new year by immersing yourself in Pennsylvania’s natural spaces during a "First Day Hike."
These guided hikes, all taking place on Thursday, January 1, help promote a healthy start in the new year while offering every Pennsylvanian an opportunity to forge new and stronger connections with the outdoors.
DCNR parks and forest staff, as well as volunteers, lead the hikes, which are usually about one or two miles. Some hikes can be longer depending on the park and its terrain.
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A touch of winter came early to parts of Pennsylvania.
Some state parks are already showing off snowy views, perfect for quiet walks and crisp, fresh air. Don't forget to bundle up before visiting your favorite park!
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Josh Shapiro, Governor | Cindy Adams Dunn, Secretary
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
www.pa.gov/dcnr
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