Upper Cheat River EA
This project aims to move the Upper Cheat watershed closer to the Forest Plan desired conditions by improving forest health & age class diversity, improving wildlife habitat, and improving stream/riparian conditions and habitat.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
This 86,138-acre project area is located north of Parsons, WV. The area encompasses 33,991 acres of National Forest System land within the Upper Cheat River watershed.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/29/2021 |
| Comment Period | 03/01/2022 |
| Objection Period Start | 09/13/2022 |
| Decision | 04/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Cheat Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management; Watershed Management; Road Management
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Road Maintenance; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Upper Cheat River EA
Decision Signed Date: 04/01/2025
Forests:
Monongahela National Forest
Districts:
Cheat Ranger District
States:
West Virginia
Counties:
Barbour; Preston; Tucker
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Amy Albright
2499 North Fork Hwy
Petersburg, WV 26847
304-257-4488 x7128
Amy.Albright2@usda.gov
Last Updated: 4/1/2025