OLYMPIA — The National Forest Service has extended its period for accepting scoping public comments through Nov. 14 on its proposal to develop a trail-wide comprehensive plan and associated environmental analysis for the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail.
The change extends the original period for accepting comment by 15 days.
The project area for the comprehensive plan includes portions of seven national forests, including the Olympic National Forest as well as lands managed by the National Park Service, including Olympic National Park. Among the counties included are Clallam and Jefferson.
The scoping document can be downloaded from the Pacific Northwest Region’s project website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52259. Or people can contact the project lead, Becky Blanchard, at becky.blanchard@usda.gov or 503-808-2449 to receive a copy via U.S. Mail or email.
