On June 3, 2013, the U.S. Geological Survey released a report on the
potential consequences of constructing well pads, new roads, and pipelines for
natural gas and coalbed methane exploration on surrounding ecosystems and
wildlife. Disturbances such as forest loss were recorded. In Fayette County,
the study showed disturbances on the west side of the county. More than 4,362
acres were disturbed due to 1,297 natural gas extractions sites. In Lycoming
County, more than 1,040 acres were disturbed mostly in the eastern and western
edges of the county. The data collected during the study will be used to assess
the effects of these disturbances and land-cover changes.
Written By
Sarah Doyle – Research Assistant
The
Agricultural Law Resource and Reference Center
June 17,
2013
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