Cranberry Spring Creek
The focus of the proposed action is on improving forest health and resiliency, restoring red spruce/northern hardwood forests, improving wildlife habitat and increasing age class diversity based on the specific Forest Plan Desired Future Conditions.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Within the Cranberry River/Spring Creek watersheds. Includes Cranberry Glades, the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center, part of the Cranberry Wilderness and the Falls of Hills. East of Richwood, WV.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/29/2021 |
| Comment Period | 07/2024 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 11/2024 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 02/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 11/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other; Ira - Inventoried Roadless Area Activities Requiring Secretary/Undersecretary Approval; Ira - Inventoried Roadless Area Activities Requiring Chief's Approval
Lead Management Unit:
Gauley Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Watershed Management; Road Management; Fuels Management; Recreation Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Forest Products; Heritage Resource Management
Project Activity:
Developed Site Management; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Heritage Resource Management; Trail Management; Road Maintenance; Scenery Management; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Cancelled
Forests:
Monongahela National Forest
Districts:
Gauley Ranger District
States:
West Virginia
Counties:
Nicholas; Pocahontas; Webster
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Adrienne Nottingham
932 North Fork Cherry Rd
Richwood, WV 26261
304-636-1800
adrienne.nottingham@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/27/2024