One of Louisiana's historic Florida Parishes, St. Helena was established in 1810.The Amite River forms the western boundary of the parish and the Tickfaw flows along the eastern side. St. Helena encompasses more than a quarter million acres, with approximately 200,000 in timber. Pine forests scent the air at the St. Helena Forest Festival held in Greensburg the last Saturday in September.
Agriculture & Natural Resources
The St. Helena Forestry Association, organized over 13 years ago, is the ‘Voice of Forestry’ in the parish. 15 participants gained knowledge on forestry equipment, backpack sprayer calibration and forest herbicides while attending field days. 53 members and guests learned about feral hog biology, diseases and trapping at the association’s annual meeting. The $20 million industry accounts for approximately 11% of the parish’s Gross Domestic Product.
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Contact St. Helena Parish Extension
p.o. box 1505
greensburg, la 70441
Phone: 225-222-4136
Fax: 225-222-4910
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- Saint Helena Parish, Louisiana
