Pennsylvania’s State Forests are being severely challenged as a result of leasing the mineral rights for natural gas exploration and development. Already our most pristine state forests are being impacted. Forestland is being cleared for roads, pipelines, well pads and storage areas. Heavy truck traffic is turning forests into industrial zones. The forests are being fragmented and threatened with air, water, and noise pollution from gas development. Those of us who use and love the Forests need to help take care of them. What can we do? Lots! Click here for the 2012 guide published by the Pennsylvania Environmental Defense Foundation (PEDF) to find out how Pennsylvania's citizens can become more effectively engaged in this issue.