HARRISBURG  - The Bureau of Forestry has appointed a new forester to oversee operations in Northeast Pennsylvania

Nicholas P. Lylo, formerly assistant manager at Lackawanna State Forest District, was named district forester for that district, which encompasses Lackawanna, Susquehanna, Wayne, Wyoming and Luzerne counties.

Headquartered in Scranton, Lackawanna State Forest District is noted for its diverse recreational opportunities, offering almost 26,000 acres of state forestland.

“I am honored to be offered this opportunity to serve as district forester here in northeast Pennsylvania and I’m looking forward to working with the people and natural resources of our area,” Lylo said. “Economically and socially, the state forest enjoys strong ties to the community.”

Lylo, 43, succeeds Bradley W. Elison, who was named assistant director of the bureau.

Lylo began his forestry career as seasonal forest technician with the USDA Forest Service at Allegheny National Forest, and then worked in forestry positions with private firms. Hired by the bureau in 1991, Lylo has worked nearly 17 years as a forester, service forester, silviculture specialist and, most recently, Lackawanna assistant district forester.