My Backyard Woods

My Backyard Woods: Our vision for our community is to have healthy woods, with a healthy ecology, for all current and future Bradford Woods residents to enjoy. To accomplish this, the Conservancy strives to help all residents to better understand and learn to manage the trees, plants, and wildlife on their own properties.

DCNR Property Consultations: Twice a year since 2014, with the help of the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Bradford Woods Conservancy has organized free property visits with our Allegheny County Foresters for home owners who want to learn more about existing and potential threats to their home and property, native and invasive species, and landscape management. Each visit lasts between 45 and 90 minutes, depending on the size of your property and the depth of your questions and concerns. For more information, contact Ward Allebach at allebach@consolidated.net

Our Goals include:

  • Help residents to manage the woods on their property through stewardship and sustainability
  • Manage Invasive Plants & Insects
  • Reduce deer damage on public and residential properties
  • Educate our children about the natural world
  • Create a welcome environment for birds and other beneficial wildlife
  • Strengthen Borough zoning ordinances
  • Educate Residents of their Rights with regard to Utilities
  • Enhance Property Values
  • Maintain the “quiet, bucolic atmosphere” of Bradford Woods

My Backyard Woods Resources