Upper Kinzua
The U.S. Forest Service is proposing forest management activities, including vegetation management within the Upper Kinzua project area, on the Allegheny National Forest (ANF). The proposed actions include tree harvesting, reforestation, and improvements to scenery, transportation, wildlife habitat, water quality, and fishing access, as well as the removal of noxious weeds.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Forest Service lands that drain into Kinzua Creek east of the Red Bridge Campground. This includes the areas in Meade, Windfall, Wintergreen, Camp, Turnup, Thundershower Runs.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/25/2009 |
| Comment Period | 04/25/2011 |
| Decision | 06/2011 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2011 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Bradford Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Watershed Management; Forest Products; Road Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Forest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Trail Management; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Scenery Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Decision Notice and Finding of No Significant Impact Upper Kinzua Project
Decision Signed Date: 06/17/2011
Legal Notice Date: 06/23/2011
Forests:
Allegheny National Forest
Districts:
Marienville Ranger District; Bradford Ranger District
States:
Pennsylvania
Counties:
McKean
Legal Land Description:
Hamilton, Wetmore, Hamlin, and Lafayette Townships, McKean County, Pennsylvania
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Ava Turnquist
29 Forest Service Dr
Bradford, PA 16701
814-363-6086
aturnquist@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 4/24/2015