Forest Service Seeks Comments on Fourmile Project Environmental Analysis

The Allegheny National Forest is inviting public comments on the Environmental Analysis of the Fourmile Project. According to Bradford District Ranger Rich Hatfield, “In the summer of 2021, a group of Forest Service resource specialists reviewed this project area and developed a series of actions to bring the project area into better balance with the goals and objectives identified in the Allegheny National Forest’s Management Plan.”

Proposed Actions

The proposed actions within the project area aim to enhance forest health and align with the forest’s management objectives. Key actions include:

• Forest Health Improvements: Tree harvesting and reforestation efforts.
• Oak Restoration: Initiatives to restore and promote oak tree populations.
• Prescribed Fire: Controlled burns to manage vegetation and reduce wildfire risks.
• Invasive Plant Treatment: Efforts to control non-native invasive species.
• Wildlife Habitat Improvements: Enhancements to support diverse wildlife populations.
• Aquatic Habitat and Stream Improvements: Projects to improve water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
• Transportation Actions: Adding roads to the Forest Service transportation system, managing existing roads, and improving road conditions.

How to Submit Comments

The Forest Service values public input and encourages site-specific comments on the proposed activities. Comments should include supporting information and rationale to help identify issues that need to be addressed. The deadline for comments is March 28, 2022.

You can submit your comments via:

• Mail:
  District Ranger
  USDA Forest Service
  Allegheny National Forest, Bradford Ranger District
  29 Forest Service Dr., Bradford, PA 16701
• Email:
  comments-eastern-allegheny-bradford@fs.fed.us
  Please enter “Fourmile Project” in the subject line and include your name and physical mailing address.
• Fax:
  814-362-2761
• Phone:
  814-363-6000
  Business hours are 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Ranger Hatfield emphasized, “Your comments are important to help guide management on these public lands. We carefully review every comment we receive on proposed activities. Comments may be used to modify or develop alternatives to the proposed action.”

Contact Information

For more information about the Fourmile Project, please contact Wendy Andersen at 814-363-6012 or wendy.andersen@usda.gov.

Public Affairs Officer: Christopher Leeser
Phone: 814-728-6281
Email: christopher.leeser@usda.gov

Visit the project details page: Fourmile Project Details

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Your participation is crucial in shaping the future of the Allegheny National Forest. Share your insights and help us achieve the best outcomes for our public lands.