Allegheny National Forest
 

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Allegheny National Forest

The Allegheny National Forest (ANF), Pennsylvania’s only National Forest, is approximately 517,000 acres and includes land in Elk, Forest, McKean and Warren counties in the northwestern corner of the State. About 463,000 acres are forested, 42,000 acres are non-forest, and 11,000 acres are covered by water (primarily the Allegheny Reservoir). The ANF is administratively divided into two Ranger Districts:  Bradford and Marienville.

The Forest Service brought new concepts in forest management to the Allegheny Plateau -- multiple benefits and sustainability. The Organic Act of 1897 introduced the National Forest mission: to improve the forest, provide favorable conditions for water flows, and furnish a continuous supply of wood to meet people's needs. On these lands, seedlings for tomorrow's forest are the focus of forest management activities. Watersheds are managed to ensure clear water for fisheries like trout and clean drinking water for all.

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Features

Rec Site Schedule and Fees

This schedule lists the recreation sites and their fees for the Allegheny National Forest for 2012.


2011 Motor Vehicle Use Map

This MVUM shows the National Forest System roads, National Forest System trails, and the areas on National Forest System lands in the Allegheny National Forest that are designated for motor vehicle use pursuant to 36 CFR 212.51.


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Spotlights

Horse Trail Construction

Construction of a 38-mile equestrian trail in the Duhring area of the Marienville Ranger District of the ANF to begin on April 12, 2012.

Tour-De-Forest


The Tour De Forest is always scheduled on the third weekend in May and the first weekend in October.The 2012 Dates are, May 19 & 20 and October 6 & 7.