A nearly vertical rocky cliff didn't impede a group of nine rappellers from gathering illegally dumped trash from beneath the scenic vista at Pine Knob in Forbes State Forest, Fayette County, November 14, 2002.
Nine workers from Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and Spa in Farmington strapped on their gear and descended the cliff to retrieve trash from below. Carl Williams, executive director of the Fayette County Chapter of PA CleanWays, assisted, along with DCNR employees.
For decades, Pine Knob Vista has been popular because of its spectacular, panoramic view of Fayette County. On a clear day, some Pittsburgh landmarks can be seen from the summit.
Six tires and one ton of trash, including bedsprings, bottles and cans, and "party" remains were carefully bagged, loaded into a super sack and hoisted to the top, using cable pulleys and an all-terrain utility vehicle supplied by DCNR. The vehicle then hauled the trash 200 yards to a forestry truck, which transported it to a roll-off container at the forest maintenance office area.
As volunteers were leaving the area, they removed litter from along a two-mile stretch of Pine Knob Road. Close to the main road, two concentrated piles of burned remains of household trash were also loaded onto the forestry truck for the roll-off. The roll-off was taken to the CBF Landfill after the cleanup by Onyx/Superior Waste Hauling.
A total of 50 hours labor were donated for the effort.
The Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, donating their employees' time for the cleanup, provided pizza for lunch.
At one time, the overlook was accessible by vehicle, but can now be reached only by a several hundred yard trail. The limited access is expected to help keep the area clean.
To ensure proper disposal, DCNR encourages Fayette County residents to contact Warren Hughes, recycling coordinator, at 724-430-4884 or by
e-mail.
The Forbes State Forest includes six state parks and the state's highest point at the Mt. Davis Natural Area, Somerset County. Part of the forest is also located in Westmoreland County.
Nine workers from Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and Spa in Farmington strapped on their gear and descended the cliff to retrieve trash from below. Carl Williams, executive director of the Fayette County Chapter of PA CleanWays, assisted, along with DCNR employees.
Six tires and one ton of trash, including bedsprings, bottles and cans, and "party" remains were carefully bagged, loaded into a super sack and hoisted to the top, using cable pulleys and an all-terrain utility vehicle supplied by DCNR. The vehicle then hauled the trash 200 yards to a forestry truck, which transported it to a roll-off container at the forest maintenance office area.
As volunteers were leaving the area, they removed litter from along a two-mile stretch of Pine Knob Road. Close to the main road, two concentrated piles of burned remains of household trash were also loaded onto the forestry truck for the roll-off. The roll-off was taken to the CBF Landfill after the cleanup by Onyx/Superior Waste Hauling.
A total of 50 hours labor were donated for the effort.
The Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, donating their employees' time for the cleanup, provided pizza for lunch.
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