Assessment

In April of 2018, the Wayne National Forest began a forest plan assessment as part of a process to revise the 2006 forest plan. The findings of this assessment were then released in July of 2020. Based on the assessment, the forest supervisor determined that the current 2006 forest plan already meets many of the needs and objectives of the Wayne National Forest and the public. While there were also gaps or areas of misalignment identified, it was concluded that these could be addressed through various means and did not require full-scale plan revision. Consequently, the forest supervisor announced on January 27, 2021, that the Wayne National Forest will not be revising its forest plan at this time.

The work completed for the assessment has been a worthwhile investment and broadened the Forest Service’s view of current and changing conditions across the Wayne National Forest and landscape. This information is being used for projects and initiatives across the national forest.

Assessment Reports

• Assessment
• Air Quality Supplemental Report
• Aquatic Ecosystems & Watersheds Supplemental Report
• At-Risk Species Supplemental Report
• Carbon Supplemental Report
• Mineral Resources Supplemental Report
• Socioeconomic Conditions Supplemental Report
• Terrestrial Ecosystems Supplemental Report
• Wildland Fire & Fuels Supplemental Report
• Wilderness Inventory Supplemental Report
• Wild & Scenic Rivers Eligibility Report