Learn more about sustainable forest management and the management of the Allegheny National Forest. This page offers a variety of resources you can download and links that will take you to sources with more information about ANF management, sustainable forestry, recreation, the environment, wildlife and other topics. (We are continuing to add resources to this page, so check back to see what’s new!)
- Our Video page shares educational videos produced by the AFA .
- Not sure what makes for a good ANF project comment? See our “Commenting on ANF Projects” guide, developed in cooperation with ANF staff.
- Want to learn more about the legislation that created and guides the management of our National Forests? Visit our Legislation page.
- Gifford Pinchot was the first chief of the U.S. Forest Service and is considered the “Father of American Forestry”. See Pinchot’s biography to learn more about his impressive career and contributions to forestry and the management of our national forests.
Forest Health Awareness handout – This 14-page guide was developed for the AFA’s 2019 Forest Health Awareness Day event. It explains the current health of the ANF, how it impacts the communities that host the ANF, the benefits of sustainable forestry, and how you can help improve management on this forest.
Visit our Links page to see a list of web links for agencies and organizations related to forestry, forest products, the environment and more.
Why is timber from the ANF and other PA forests so important? This report by the PA Forest Products Association reveals how many manufacturers of wood products there are in Pennsylvania and the wide variety of products made.
PESTS, DISEASES & INVASIVE PLANTS:
USDA Forest Service Information on Forest Threats (pests, plants, diseases) – https://www.nrs.fs.fed.us/disturbance/invasive_species/
What’s EATING the Trees? These lessons, created by the Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial, discuss invasive species, their effect on the environment, possible mitigation methods, and forestry careers. While they are designed for upper elementary and middle school students, they are also informative for adults.
ANF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION:
ANF Land & Resource Management page – https://www.fs.usda.gov/land/allegheny/landmanagement
ANF 2007 Land and Resources Management Plan document – https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5044088.pdf
Kane Experimental Forest, Little Arnot Photograph Series –
The USFS Northern Research Station website offers a wonderful history of forest regeneration on the ANF through a series of historical photographs and explanation of what you see in each image.
https://www.nrs.fs.fed.us/units/sustainingforests/focus/ltr/arnot/
ARTICLES/INFORMATION:
Penn State Extension – Forestry
2013 Congressional Subcommittee Testimony
Secure Rural Schools funding for host communities
Penn State University – Department of Ecosystems Science & Management research
Congressman Glenn Thompson (PA-R) Articles about the ANF
An Excellent history of the USDA Forest Service https://www.fs.fed.us/sites/default/files/media/2015/06/The_USDA_Forest_Service_TheFirstCentury.pdf
“Nature’s Packaging” video Keystone Wood Products Association’s video on the uses of wood
Warren Times Observer article – “Out with the old and in with the new” (Allegheny Forest Health Collaborative 2019 Media Day event)
Warren Times Observer article – “ANF offers public opportunities to comment on forest projects”