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  • Does the Forest Service Clearcut?

    It can be confusing, because the US Forest Service doesn’t office use the word clearcut – meaning a logging operation where 90% or more of an area is cut down. […]

  • Oil & Gas Drilling Threatens Allegheny National Forest

    Unfortunately, more than 94% of the mineral rights under Allegheny National Forest are privately held. This means, under Pennsylvania law, drillers have the right to drill with little regard for […]

  • Forest Composition

    Forest Composition

    The composition of the Allegheny National Forest has been changed drastically over time. The native forest is made up of less than 1% black cherry trees in the overstory. But […]

  • Why Allegheny National Forest Deserves Protection

    The Allegheny National Forest is Pennsylvania’s Only National Forest. The Allegheny was founded in 1923 in order to protect the watersheds – however it is primarily managed for logging and […]