Land Management

The Centre Region Climate Action and Adaptation Plan was adopted November 2021 and includes goals, objectives and actions on land management. Sustainable land management practices can protect long term infrastructure and natural resources, while strengthening the community through more a accessible, connected, and resilient region.

CAAP Goal: Preserve, restore, and responsibly manage the Region's diverse and fragile environmental resources.

10 Actions you can take to support sustainable land management:

Reduce the size of your lawn: Climate Makeover: Yard Edition
Plant native plants and pollinators, and remove invasive species

PSU's Planting Pollinator Friendly Gardens
Positively PA Planting for Pollinators

Plant trees that will thrive in our changing climate:

Avoid pesticides and fertilizers: Beyond Pesticides
Leave some leaves: DEP's Rake Less and "Soft Landings - page 2" resources
Become a Certified Watershed-Friendly Property through Penn State Extension
Ask your local government what actions they are taking to make their municipal and park lands more sustainable
Participate in local organizations' events to learn more about sustainable land management

Sign up for the Sustainable Centre Region newsletter to get updates (6x per year) on resources and local programs
Spread the word on sustainable practices by talking to your neighbors, homeowners association and co-workers