Pennsylvania's State Forest Lands - Forbes State Forest - Savage, PA - Signs of History on Waymarking.com

"Pennsylvania’s State Forest Lands
In order to conserve and maintain Pennsylvania’s Forest Resources for the people of the Commonwealth, including genertions yet to come, Forest Management Plans have been developed. These plans set forth policies and objectives for all forest resources, coordinate their use and reduce conflict between users. Resources considered in these plans include water, wildlife, timber and minerals, along with the aesthetic, natural and historic value of the land.
The State Forests of Pennsylvania are indicated on the map below.
Numerous Natural Areas have been set aside to preserve unusual natural features. Some examples are listed below and are located on the map.
A. SWEETROOT, has a virgin stand of hemlock surround by a second growth of mixed oak forest.
B. ROARING RUN, is a mountain stream valley with second and third growth mixed forest.
C. LITTLE JUNIATA, encompassed by a water gap, caused by a major geological action millions of years past.
D. MARION BROOKS, is a mountain bog with white birth and mixed oak laurel forest.
E. PINE LAKE, a high mountain bog with classic forest zonation."

Group that erected the marker: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources, Bureau of Forestry Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: South Wolf Rock Road Fort Hill, PA USA 15540 URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed

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