Planning and Conservation

The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) advances conservation and planning in the Pennsylvania Highlands region at the state, regional, and federal levels. This includes coordination of the Pennsylvania Highlands Coalition, a diverse public-private partnership that conserves critical natural resources and working and natural lands in the Pennsylvania Highlands. We work with coalition partners to advocate for federal conservation funding under the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Our work also includes critical GIS analysis and conservation tools that assists counties, municipalities, land trusts, conservancies, and conservation partners in prioritizing land protection efforts across the Pennsylvania Highlands.

Conservation Tools

Land and Trails Tracking System

Land and Trails Tracking System

Interactive map to view protected land and trails within the PA Highlands.

Water Resources Interactive Map

Water Resources Interactive Map

Interactive map for paddling and fishing opportunities across the PA Highlands.

Circuit Trails Visual Assessment

Circuit Trails Visual Assessment

Highlights of potential land conservation opportunities within the trail viewshed based on an assessment that scores and ranks priority lands.

Protect the View

Protect the View

Highlights significant trail views that are at high risk of future land development, so that these areas may be protected for future generations to enjoy.

Parcel Level Studies

Parcel Level Studies

Studies conducted in the Pennsylvania Highlands that focused parcel level analysis for land protection and development of trails.

Related Resources

Related Resources

Focuses on organizations working with the PA Highlands, as well as important research, management and planning projects in the region.

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