Gauley Healthy Forest Restoration Project

Reduce the expansion and threat of significant, damaging forest insects and disease; and reduce fuels buildup that cause uncharacteristic wildfire conditions. Treatments may include prescribed fire, timber harvest and temporary road construction.

Project Information

Expected Analysis Type
Decision Memo

Categorical Exclusion
Projects to reduce the risk or extent of, or increase the resilience to, insect or disease infestation in areas designated under section 602 of HFRA, utilizing the CE in section 603 of HFRA.

Special Authority
HFRA Title VI: Insect and Disease Projects

Lead Management Unit
Gauley Ranger District

Notice and Comment Regulation
Not Subject to Regulations

Project Purpose
Fuels management; Vegetation management (other than forest products); Forest products

Project Activity
Fuel treatments (non-activity fuels); Forest vegetation improvements; Noxious weed treatments; Timber sales (green)

Project Status

Current Status
Analysis Completed

Project Milestones
All planning milestones have been completed.

Project Decision Information

Gauley Healthy Forest Restoration Project

Decision Signed Date
2022-06-22

Last Updated: 06/23/2022

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