Public Comment Period and
Online Survey Open Nov. 1
The New York State Department
of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today that the agency will
accept public comments on the draft Unit Management Plan (UMP) for Tug
Hill East beginning Nov. 1 and ending Dec. 15, 2021. The draft UMP covers
22,886 acres of land in seven State Forests, one unique area, and 13
detached Forest Preserve parcels in the Lewis County towns of Lewis,
Martinsburg, Osceola, Turin, and West Turin, the Oneida County town of
Ava, and the Oswego County town of Redfield.
The draft UMP proposes
increased opportunities for outdoor recreation, including seven new
designated drive-up campsites, two walk-in primitive campsites, and a
network of trails for the Motorized Access Program for Persons with
Disabilities (MAPPWD). The plan also examines sustainable forest
management to continue protection of wildlife habitat and wetlands in the
face of climate change.
DEC has posted a presentation with more information about the draft
plan for public review on the DEC website. An online survey to accept comments is available.
Comments can also be submitted by mail to Andrea Mercurio,
Forester, DEC Lowville Sub-Office, 7327 State Route 812, Lowville, NY
13367, or by email to r6.ump@dec.ny.gov.
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