Ape Cave Resource Protection

Project proposes to install gates on Ape Cave, listed as a Significant Cave per Federal Cave Resources Protection Act of 1988, to protect the cave from resource impacts outside of normal operating hours or season, including White Nose Syndrome.

Project Information

Expected Analysis Type
Decision Memo

Categorical Exclusion
Timber stand and/or wildlife habitat improvement activities which do not include the use of herbicides or do not require more than one mile of low standard road construction (Service Level D, FSH 7709.56)

Special Authority
Not applicable / Other

Lead Management Unit
Gifford Pinchot National Forest All Units

Notice and Comment Regulation
Not Subject to Regulations

Project Purpose
Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants; Special area management; Recreation management

Project Activity
Developed site management; Species habitat improvements; Special area management

Project Status

Current Status
Analysis Completed

Project Decision Information

Ape Cave Resource Protection

Decision Signed Date
2024-07-19

Last Updated: 07/19/2024