Congressman
John E. Peterson

April 22 , 2004

The Congressman, Secretary, and others listen to a discussion of this summer's blowdown and how the Healthy Forests Initiative has been used to move tree salvage forward.

Congressman Peterson and Secretary Veneman pose with Forest Service officials at the Kane Experimental Forest.

During a tour stop, the Congressman and Secretary Veneman discuss the President's Healthy Forests Initiative with local officials and foresters.

Congressman Peterson, Secretary Veneman, and others tour Kane Hardwoods.

Local and national media joined the group during their tour of the forest. They concluded the visit with a tour of the Kane Hardwood Mill in McKean County.

Congressman Peterson discusses the importance of sound forest management while at the Kane Hardwood Mill.

Secretary Veneman is introduced by Congressman Peterson.

Secretary Veneman discusses the President's Healthy Forests Initiative to the assembled crowd.

Congressman Peterson, Secretary Veneman announce an additional $55,000 to the Kane Experimental Station for continued research implementing the Healthy Forests Restoration Act.