Invasive Plant and Interfering Vegetation Treatment
Treat invasive plants and interfering vegetation to conserve native plants, wildlife habitat, and desirable vegetation. Includes a Forest Plan amendment.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Within the proclamation boundary of the Allegheny National Forest, with a potential to slightly expand to adjacent watersheds by partnership.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/28/2022 |
| Comment Period | 08/15/2023 |
| Objection Period Start | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 08/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Allegheny National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
219 (2012)
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Allegheny National Forest
Districts:
Allegheny National Forest All Units
States:
Pennsylvania
Counties:
Elk; Forest; McKean; Warren
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Wendy Andersen
4 Farm Colony Drive
Warren, PA 16365
814-728-6142
wendy.andersen@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/4/2025