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Forest Order 09-19-17-12 Tionesta Natural and Scenic Areas
Within the Tionesta Natural and Scenic Areas it is prohibited to:
- Camp,
- Build, maintain, attend or use fire,
- posses or use a saddle, pack, or draft animal,
- possess or use a bicycle.
Alert Start Date: May 16, 2017
Alert End Date: N/A
Order Number: 09-19-17-12
Associated Documents
Forest Order
Under the authority of the Act of Congress dated June 4, 1897, as amended (16 USC 551) and the Secretary of Agriculture’s regulation 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited on the Allegheny National Forest, Tionesta Research Natural Area, located within McKean County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:
- Camping at any time [36 CFR 261.58 (e)]
- Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire [36 CFR 261.52 (a)]
- Possessing or using a saddle, pack, or draft animal [36 CFR 261.55 (c )]
- Possessing or utilizing a bicycle [36 CFR 261.55 (b)]
THIS RESTRICITION IS NECESSARY TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY AND FOREST RESOURCES. THEY ARE IN ADDITION TO THE GENERAL PROHIBITIONS SET FORTH IN 36 CFR PART 261. THE PROHIBITIONS WILL BE IN EFFECT FROM THE DATE OF THIS ORDER UNTIL SPECIFICALLY WITHDRAWN BY TERMINATION ORDER OF THE FOREST SUPERVISOR.
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order:
- Persons with a permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission.
- Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.
Violation of any of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5000 or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both, under authority of Title 16 USC 551, Title 18 USC 3559 and 3571.
Justification for Order
The purpose of this order is to minimize impact on the Tionesta Natural Area and to provide a more natural and primitive experience for forest users.
This order is an updated and revised edition stemming from a previously existing and in effect order from 2008.
This update is to ensure that consistent and accurate information is being portrayed to the public and also to reflect the recent change in Forest leadership staffing.
Enforcement Plan
This order will be enforced by law enforcement officers as well as forest protection officers. The primary method of enforcement will be through regular patrols, monitoring, and documentation. These patrols may or may not include other law enforcement agencies.