Spruce Mountain Grouse Management Area
The objective of this project is to restore and maintain ruffed grouse habitat in the Spruce Mountain Grouse Management Area by increasing early successional habitat for cover and enhancing species diversity to increase foraging opportunities.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
The project area is located west & southwest of Spruce Knob Lake and is near the community of Osceola, WV. It is bounded on the NW by County Route 40 and on the SE by NFS Road 112 (Spruce Knob Road).
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/11/2017 |
| Comment Period | 09/18/2018 |
| Objection Period Start | 06/11/2019 |
| Decision | 05/2020 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2020 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Potomac Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Forest Products; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green)
Project Decision Information
Spruce Mountain Grouse Management Area
Decision Signed Date: 05/29/2020
Forests:
Monongahela National Forest
Districts:
Potomac Ranger District
States:
West Virginia
Counties:
Randolph
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Andrew Moore
2499 North Fork Hwy
Petersburg, WV 26847
304-478-2000 x136
andrew.p.moore@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/15/2020