Environmental Assessment Completed

Invasive Plant and Interfering Vegetation Treatment

Allegheny National Forest Elk; Forest; McKean; Warren, Pennsylvania Allegheny National Forest All Units

Treat invasive plants and interfering vegetation to conserve native plants, wildlife habitat, and desirable vegetation. Includes a Forest Plan amendment.

Location

Within the proclamation boundary of the Allegheny National Forest, with a potential to slightly expand to adjacent watersheds by partnership.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/28/2022
2
Comment Period
08/15/2023
3
Objection Period Start
12/01/2025
4
Decision
02/2026 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
03/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation219 (2012)
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Watershed Improvements
Invasive Plant and Interfering Vegetation TreatmentDecision Signed Date: 02/20/2026
ForestsAllegheny National Forest
DistrictsAllegheny National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed management