STATEWIDE PUBLIC MEETINGS
ON STATE FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN
 
 
Comments Sought on Proposed Changes
 
A series of nine meetings will be held by the state Bureau of Forestry to seek public input on the management of Pennsylvanias BOF.
 
 
                   
Some Important items on the agenda:
 
 ï‚·    Expansion of ATV corridors in State Forests
 
 ï‚·    DCNR Deer Management
 
 ï‚·     Allowing commercial wind turbine development on BOF lands.
 
 ï‚·     Designation of 13,000 acres as wild and natural areas
 
 
DCNR Secretary Michael DiBerardinis said Hearing from the public gives us insight into their needs and concerns related to the forest, which allows us to adapt our management strategies.
 
Please mark your calendar and attend one of the Meetings.  Your input is very important
 
             
The meeting dates and locations are:

ï‚·        Sept. 12, Ramada Inn, State College;

ï‚·        Sept. 18, Renovo Elementary School, Renovo;

ï‚·        Sept. 19, Brady Township Community Center, Luthersburg (near Dubois);

ï‚·        Sept. 20, Potato City Inn, Coudersport;

ï‚·        Sept. 25, Antiochian Village, Ligonier;

ï‚·        Sept. 27, The Inn at Reading, French Creek;

ï‚·        Oct. 1, Genetti Hotel, Williamsport;

ï‚·        Oct. 2, Holiday Inn/Dunmore, Scranton;

ï‚·        Oct. 4, Hotel Carlisle and Embers Convention Center, Carlisle.
 
                 
Meetings are scheduled for 7:00 pm 9:30 pm