Application to Conduct Research in Pennsylvania State Parks and Forests
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Research is a valid use of Pennsylvania state forest and park land that increases knowledge and provides benefits to society
The DCNR Bureau of Forestry and Bureau of State Parks have a long history of cooperating with researchers, and the application of research results has kept DCNR among the leaders in public land management.
The DCNR requires all requests to conduct scientific studies on state forest and park land to be approved by managers to:
- Avoid overuse of forest or park resources
- Minimize potential conflicts
- Allocate staff time
This policy facilitates communication between the DCNR and researchers using informal agreements.