MARIENVILLE — The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service proposes multiple activities to enhance forest health within a project area known as North Kane in the Allegheny National Forest.
The proposal includes timber harvesting, reforestation, wildlife and aquatic habitat improvements, changes and improvements to forest roads, and the treatment of invasive plants. This project would result in a diversity of tree species and contribute to a healthy and resilient ecosystem, forest officials said. Public comments are encouraged.
Located in the Marienville Ranger District, “The North Kane project’s proposed activities would implement Forest Plan goals and objectives as it addresses forest health concerns. It will also increase the resiliency of the forest,” said District Ranger Daniele Gualtieri.
Gualtieri noted the project addresses serious challenges to sustainable forest health and water quality.
“The scoping documents describe these challenges in detail, along with our proposals to address them. I am interested in hearing your concerns, issues or suggestions regarding our proposed activities. Your comments will help us determine whether we need to refine the proposed action or develop alternative ways to accomplish our objectives,” she said.
Comments received, including the names and addresses of those who comment, will be available for public inspection as part of the project record. Submit comments by April 8 through any of the following methods:
Mail to Daniele Gualtieri, District Ranger, Marienville Ranger District, 131 Smokey Lane, Marienville, PA 16239
Fax to (814) 927-2285; ATTN: Daniele Gualtieri
Email through the project webpage. Click on Comment/Object on Project, located on the right side of the webpage under the Get Connected sidebar. If uploading attachments, use file formats compatible with Microsoft Office or Adobe Acrobat.
Verbal comments by phone, 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Marienville Ranger District office, (814) 927-5700.
Additional project information is available on the Managing the Land — Projects page of the Allegheny National Forest website under the North Kane Project.
