© From "The C&O Canal" by Dorothy Camagna

Sproul State Forest, PA

Six world-class trout streams, outstanding scenic views, productive timberlands, and popular recreation areas are now part of the Sproul State Forest because of the acquisition of an 11,900-acre inholding. With assistance from the Fund, the Richard King Mellon Foundation worked with Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to provide matching monies for this forestland purchase, one of the largest in the state’s history.

Regional Scorecard -

Mid-Atlantic


Acres Protected: 323,272
Fair Market Value: $642,049,481
Acquisition Cost: $480,221,029
Total Acres Conserved Since 1985: 323,272
Bridge Loan Protects Forests Until Funds Can Be Raised

© Larry Laird

When 2,500 acres of Pennsylvania forestland were on the sale block in late 2007, strong interest from developers led local residents to seek assistance from The Conservation Fund. Read more »

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