Nine different groups, some sessions online

NELSONVILLE – The Wayne National Forest invites the public to participate in a series of working groups to help compile information and input for the assessment phase of the Forest Plan revision process.

There are a total of nine groups that cover various topics such as outdoor recreation, biodiversity and forest health, renewable energy, local culture and heritage, air quality, water quality and water supply, wilderness, and wild and scenic rivers.

A citizen-initiated group will cover sustainable economies, ecological forest management and climate protection, while a technical group will focus their attention on non-renewable energy and minerals.

Other citizens interested in forming working groups beyond those identified are welcomed to do so by coordinating with the Forest Plan Revision Team.

The public is urged to sign up for one or more of the working groups by Friday, in order to receive more information about a particular working group’s orientation session. Sign up by submitting an email to the Forest Plan Revision Team at WaynePlanRevision@fs.fed.us, or by calling 740-753-0555.

Orientation sessions have been planned for each working group starting Monday, Sept. 24, through Thursday, Oct. 4. Virtual opportunities will be available for many of the groups as for those who may not be able to attend in person.

For complete dates and general locations, as well as more information about the groups, visit our Forest Plan revision webpage at www.fs.usda.gov/main/wayne/landmanagement/planning.

Forest Plan revision comments can be submitted any time in writing to the Wayne National Forest Plan Revision Team, 13700 US Hwy 33, Nelsonville, OH 45764, or by calling Team Leader Lori Swiderski at 740-753-0859.