Gallitzin State Forest
Who We Are
Much of Gallitzin rests on the Allegheny Front and the Laurel Ridge, covering 24,370 acres in:
- Somerset County
- Bedford County
- Cambria County
- Indiana County
What We Do
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry manages our state forests for their long-term health and productivity while conserving native wild plants.
These forests are managed as “working forests” and provide a suite of uses and values to Pennsylvania citizens, while maintaining the forest’s wild character.
Our state forests are managed for:
- Pure water
- Recreation
- Scenic beauty
- Plant and animal habitat
- Sustainable timber and natural gas
- Many other uses and values
The management of our state forests is guided by the State Forest Resource Management Plan.
