Projects Archive

Continue long-term research and maintain the integrity of the Fernow Experimental Forest for long-term research. The research results will help guide future forest management.

Reissue of existing special use permits including roads, wells, and cultivation fields.

This project proposes to reissue special use authorizations for 5 expiring permits (4 cultivation permits, and 1 bird banding station) on the Cheat-Potomac Ranger District. Permit terms would be for an additional 5 years.

Reauthorization of 14 expiring special use permits for: access roads, springs/waterline/water storage tanks, radio antenna sites, telephone and fiberoptic line, oil and gas pipeline, a septic tank, and a light pole. Terms range from 1-30 years.

This project would authorize pile burning in the Mowery-Glover, Hartman Heirs, and Smoke Hole Champ South Grazing Allotments. Previous NEPA analysis authorized the clearing of encroaching brush/trees but not the use of fire to eliminate brush piles.

Would issue three new special use authorizations allowing for hay and crop rotation cultivation across 34 acres, operation and maintenance of a water reservoir occupying 5.5 acres, and operation and maintenance of a 290 ft. public water line.

Create a system trail that meanders back and forth through the Bear Rocks Preserve and USFS system lands outside of the Dolly Sods wilderness area. Includes 0.75 miles of trail construction, some trail restoration/revegetation, and interpretation.

This project reauthorizes several special use permits across the Monongahela National Forest

Includes: trail relocation (two sections, 1700 ft total), construction of one bridge, construction of two trail shelters, and new trail construction (up to 2 segments, up to 235ft total).

Reauthorization of three Special Use Permits on the Cheat-Potomac Ranger District. Reauthorized activities would include: two spring boxes with buried water lines, and a private road use.

Salvage harvest approximately 250 acres of wind thrown timber with approximately 1/4 mile of temporary road construction. The proposed harvest method is clear-cut.

The Pocahontas County Commission is proposing to install 49 miles of aerial fiber along existing utility poles to provide broadband service to local businesses and residents.

This project proposes improvements along the Allegheny Trail in the Greenbrier Ranger District. Improvements could include: shelter construction, footbridge construction, and trail reroutes.

Proposal to grant Allegheny Wood Products an authorization for access to its isolated parcel of land in Blackwater Canyon.

Issue special use permit to Allegheny Wood Products to construct, use, and maintain a private road on National Forest System (NFS) lands. The road is proposed to be 12 feet wide by 180 feet long (0.05 acres).

Issue a special ues permit to Alvon UMC for an existing cemetery that encroaches upon NFS lands. A term of 20-years is proposed.

Issue a special use permit for existing aerial telephone and fiber optic cable. Permit was issued to Charter Communication but sold lines to Atlantic Broadband. No new construction is proposed.

Perform cultural, environmental, and civil surveys along an alternative route for a proposed natural gas transmission pipeline. This will be an amendment to an existing authorization for the same activity known as GBR205003 Amendment 3.

Site survey and testing. Includes such activities as field routing, environmental resources, cultural resources, and civil surveys in preparation of a possible future corridor route for a natural gas transmission pipeline.

Special Use Application from Atlantic Coast Pipeline LLC to construct and operate a 42" diameter natural gas pipeline on approximately 5 miles of NFS lands.

Special Use Application from Columbia Gas Transmission LLC to construct and operate 26" diameter natural gas pipeline of approximately 11.4 miles on NFS lands mostly within existing natural gas pipeline ROW.

Proposal to replace 3.2 miles of an existing natural gas pipeline within an authorized right-a-way.

Use of National Forest Ssytem lands for natural gas pipeline right-of-way.

This project seeks to improve wildlife habitat for ruffed grouse, American woodcock, and other associated species through vegetation diversity enhancement, wildlife opening management, timber and wildlife stand improvement, and vernal pool creation.

Improve oak regeneration and stand structural and age diversity, and increase mast for wildlife through a variety of methods, including commercial and noncommercial treatments. Enhance wildlife and aquatic habitats for a number of species.

Replace bridge superstructures on National Forest System (FSR) 76 at Tumbling Rock and Birchlog Runs and protect abutments with riprap.

Friends of Blackwater proposes to plant native species along 3.5 miles of the Blackwater Rail Trail and the North Fork Blackwater River riparian corridor. This would restore ecological function to the area and improve/support habitat for aquatic life

Timber stand improvement/wildlife habitat improvement will be completed on 373 acres. Approximately 50-75 healthy desirable trees in stands 20-52 years old would be released by cutting vegetation surrounding them with a chainsaw.

Reissue a special use permit for a well/spring box, 1,500 gallon water tank, and water pipeline. No new construction is authorized.

The proposal is to create early successional habitat scattered in the project area in order to create habitat for ruffed grouse. A variety of treatments are being considered, including clear-cutting, prescribed burning, and mulching.

Relocation of an existing utility line to another existing Frontier right of way nearby. Includes new anchors and brush clearing within the right of way. Some additional pole installment. No new poles where none previously existed.

An existing powerline utility permit holder is proposing a new 950' aerial line to serve a private residence near Whitmer, WV. Due to slope, vegetation, a grazing allotment, and soils resources, an aerial line poses the least disturbance.

Proposed special use authorization to install 2.97 miles of aerial broadband fiber optic line along WV-33 on National Forest System lands via existing utility lines. No ground disturbance is associated with this proposal.

This project proposes Two Camp Trail #111 addition, McKinley Run Tr #154 reroute, cabin restoration, lodge addition, demolition of the "little house" and privies at the YLA Camp, and a wastewater treatment system replacement at the Rec Area/YLA Camp.

This project would reissue a special use permit (20-year term) to Ohio-West Virginia Youth Leadership Association (YLA) to continue to operate youth development residential camp programs and maintain facilities at Camp Horseshoe organizational camp.

Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity has submitted a special use application to use Camp Wood to house volunteers. Prior to housing volunteers Habitat for Humanity would conduct extensive repairs and upgrades to make it operational and safe.

To improve wildlife habitat, conduct approximately 200 acres of noncommercial thinning in stands that are 20 to 25 years old, and/or create snags in stands that are 60 to 80 years old. Mechanical methods will be used.

Fell small trees in young stands (10-20 years of age) to release desirable species

Management of 10 grazing allotments: Camp Bright; Coberly Sods North; Coberly Sods South; Vickers; Wratchford; Forinash; Strader Run; Whitmer; Pharis Knob; and Big Run.

Issuance of a SUP for concession of: Stuart Rec Area (Day Use Area, Family CG, Group CG); Spruce Knob Lake CG; Gatewood Group CG; Seneca Shadows CG; Big Bend CG; & Jess Judy Group CG.

Address soil erosion/drainage issues, improve visitor experience, & prevent widening of trails/creation of social trails on 4 trails through regrading, removing/installing boardwalk, removing berms, turnpiking, rerouting, & installing waterbars.

Proposal to harvest timber, manage wildlife habitat, and construct and reconstruct roads.

Renovation of user created camping sites along the Williams River floodplain

Special use permit to Citizens reissuing the continued use and maintenance of existing telephone and fiber optic cables on Monongahela NF with no new construction authorized with this CE.

The City of Thomas is proposing to install approximately 1 mile of waterline and all necessary appurtenances within the existing Blackwater Railroad Grade between the Community of Coketon and Douglas, WV to provide water to nine homes and a business.

This project includes the use of large woody material interwoven and buried along 200 linear feet of Left Fork of Clover Run, north side of the stream (river left), upstream of the WV State Secondary Route 21 bridge.

Coastal Forest Resources Company (Coastal Timberlands) is requesting a new special use permit to reinforce existing temporary road on National Forest System (NFS) lands to remove timber from private land.

Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC has applied for an amendment (#1) to an existing permit for an access road not currently authorized. This access road already exists on the ground and needs maintenance, which would be addressed if appropriate.

Issue a new special use road permit for existing access roads. Access is to Fishing Hawk Creek and High Knob. Access is needed to maintain gas drip wells, year round via motorized vehicle.

Variance would allow vehicle access outside Columbia's previously authorized LOD for WBXPress. If authorized this access will be issued under their FLPMA road special use permit for long-term access.

Reissue 15 special use permit that expire in 2018 to include both land and recreation uses

WV Div of Highways & Federal Highways Admin seek new terms to replace expiring special use permits (SUP)s for temp construction activities & the construction, use, & maintenance of 2 roads associated with Corr H. This also includes a map correction.

Authorize a 5 year special use permit for year-round vehicle access to private property on existing road.

Issue a 5 year special use permit for outfitter and guide operation of a horse/mule wagon and camping near Cranberry Wilderness.

The boardwalk is aged and and requires extensive annual maintenance. Replacement will improve user access and safety when using the site, and reduce the need for extensive annual maintenance.

Construct a vernal pool and outdoor shelter at the Cranberry Mtn Nature Center and construct an outdoor shelter at the Lake Summit Dam.

Replace the bridge on Crooked Fork Road.

Salvage merchantable material from dying and down timber created by a recent storm, as well as dead and dying ash trees.

This project proposes to install power lines within an existing special use road corridor.

Drainage improvement, trail relocation, and tread improvement/readjustment along the Davis Trail in the Canaan Mountain Backcountry Area.

Proposes converting 3 miles of existing social trails to forest service system trails with reroutes as needed, and maintenance on existing system trails in the Dobbin House trail system. Social trails not converted would be brushed in to prevent use.

Maintenace on trails throughout the Dolly Sods Wilderness. Includes installation of water diversion features and tread maintenance up to 30ft from the trail centerline. Incorporates an existing social trail as a new trail to the Lionshead area.

Reauthorize Special Use Permits for Earth Treks Inc. and Wild Guyde Adventures LLC. for guided rock climbing at Seneca Rocks.

Special use permit to perform outfitter and guide operations to include mountain biking, shuttle service, and fishing.

This project proposes to salvage downed timber on approximately 50 acres along Elleber Run and 12 acres on Back Allegheny Mountain (just west of Durbin) that resulted from a blowdown event in April 2020.

The project would continue ongoing research studies on the Fernow Experimental Forest (FEF) and maintain the integrity of the FEF for long-term research that guides management in the central Appalachian forest.

This project aims to restore areas previously mined and currently dominated by non-native grasses or non-native conifer plantations to forested areas comprised of native species.

The project proposes replacement of a culvert with a bridge on FR209 at the Stonecoal Dispersed Camping Area to improve aquatic organism passage in Red Run (trib to Shavers Fork) and to maintain recreational access.

Create up to 8 overlooks on Forest Road 235 to enhance the viewshed for vehicular recreation users.

This project proposes to repair flood damage to the bridge on FR244 crossing a tributary to Red Run. The abutment is eroding and would be repaired by drilling a dowel into bedrock and casting concrete to protect the footing from further undermining.

Activities to prevent the spread of NNIS and treat existing infestions include monitoring, applying herbicides, hand-pulling, mowing, grubbing, and biological control

Amend existing special use permit (SUP7) to authorize aerial installation of fiber optic cable on existing utility poles. This is a State and federal grant to get communication/Internet to rural and under served communities project.

To authorize a special use permit to use and maintain encroachments on a total of .2 acres

Proposal to create a low level dispersed camp for recreational horse users.

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.

Construction of 4 new backcountry shelters on existing shelter locations, relocating 4 existing shelters to additional locations, and construction of 1 new shelter on an additional location. Construction of one vault toilet.

Non-commercial tree thinning would occur on an estimated 668 acres over the next ten years. The purpose is to release mast trees and other desirable tree species, to remove damaging vines, and maintain timber potential in early successional stands.

Permanent and ephemeral wetlands would be constructed in wooded and open areas to provide habitat for amphibians, reptiles, aquatic plants, invertebrates, birds, and mammals. The Indiana bat could also benefit.

Issuance of a SUP for a 200' easement to access a private in-holding.

Proposal to install a pressurized methanol injection system for natural gas lines, within existing road or pipeline right of way.

Approximately 1,000 seedlings from blight-resistant American chestnut trees would be planted in a 3-acre area of a clearcut that failed to regenerate due to deer browsing. A fence would be constructed to protect the seedlings.

This project seeks to restore red spruce communities and regenerate hardwood and spruce-hardwood communities, as well manage areas for wildlife.

Timber stand improvement will be completed on up to 420 acres by releasing desirable trees by cutting vegetation surrounding them with a chainsaw.

Authorize an amendment allowing construction of building facility addition to existing facilities privately owned.

Management of 10 allotments: Allegh. Battlefield, Big & Little Tingler, Cunningham Knob, Dry Fork, Elk Mtn, Elleber Sods, Lambert Hollow, White Sods, and Widney. Actions may include improving forage, wildlife habitat,and spruce restoration.

Create or enhance early successional wildlife habitat and enhance plant diversity for wildlife species dependent on early successional habitat.

This project seeks to improve forest stand health and composition to improve future wildlife habitat and to provide for future commercial timber sales and economic projects.

A special use permit (5-year term) to authorize a recreational event for bicycle touring of paved public roads while making stops on NFS lands for first-aid and hydration. This event is a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity projects.

We received a request to re-issue a hay (19.7 acres) and corn (3.2 acres) cultivation permit in five fields, totaling 22.9 acres. The cultivation has occurred from 1992-2016 under previous permits. If issued, this permit would expire 12/31/2021.

Proposal for biological and chemical treatments to suppress infestations of hemlock woolly adelgid, a non-native insect that is killing hemlock trees on the Forest.

Proposed control of Hemlock Wooly Adelgid at Blue Bend with predatory beetles and tree injection

SU permit issuance to install, operate, and maintain 3,370 feet (0.77 acre) of buried fiber optic cable along the edge of CR 7/4 Horse Ridge Cutoff Road and 1,895 feet (0.44 acre) of aerial fiber optic cable on Hinkle Mountain Ridge.

Improve radio communications for the Gauley Ranger District through the construction and installation of a communications tower where the current wood pole occupies, and 150 feet of utility line in an existing utility right-of-way.

Project consists of grapevine cutting with handtools in units 5 & 13 of the Middle Horse Timber Sale prior to sale harvest. This project would increase safety for timber fellers and reduce potential damage to neigbhoring trees.

Issue a SUP for the operation & maintenance of the Horseshoe Recreation Areas.

The Inskeep House, which is in very poor condition and has been stripped of most wiring, plumbing, water delivery system, and other items, will be demolished. The driveway will be decommissioned and the site rehabilitated to native vegetation.

Relocate Island Campground out of the 100-year floodplain for safety. Project would include new site construction, old site restoration, access road improvement, new signing and facilities.

Proposal to use an existing developed spring and waterline for livestock watering.

The Forest Service proposes to issue a 5-year special use permit to operate the boat rental at Lake Sherwood Recreation Area.

This project is needed to stabilize the streambank and protect road infrastructure leading to Lake Sherwood from damage caused by flooding events in Meadow Creek.

Replace approximately 600 feet of pressurized sewer line at Lake Sherwood. The current pressurized sewer line will be removed from its current trench and replaced with a new pressurized sewer line.

This mine restoration project emphasizes improving watershed conditions, wildlife habitat, and restoration of native communities, the creation of early successional habitat, and long-term succession towards a spruce-northern hardwood ecosystem.

Replace the Laneville bridge. Construct short sections of new access roads and rehabilitate existing access roads.

Reroute an estimated 1/2 mile of the 9 mile Laurel Creek Trail. Laurel Creek meanders through the existing trail in multiple places. The reroute would protect water and soil resources and increase user safety by reducing the number of crossings.

Construction of two temporary roads totaling 0.5 mile that will be used to facilitate wildlife habitat enhancement and timber stand improvements.

Timber stand improvement over 678 acres.

Prescribed fire is proposed for multiple burn units totaling to an estimated 2,532 acres. This will be a landscape-scale burn in WV and VA, in conjunction with the Fire Learning Network.

The Gauley Ranger District of the Monongahela National Forest (MNF) is proposing to apply lime to up to 2,400 terrestrial acres in the Lower Williams EIS project area to restore calcium and enhance soil quality.

Vegetation Management in MP 3.0 to create early successional forest habitat and permanent openings, reduce the amount of competition between trees for light and water resources, and regenerate shade-intolerant species and diverse forest age classes

Proposed vegetation alteration and wildlife habitat enhancement on an estimated 140 acres. The project would create grassy and early-successional habitat, reduce the mid-story to diversify forest structure and composition, and enhance native grasses.

The bike race event is designed to raise money for the charitable foundation of Multiple Sclerosis Society. The event is proposed to occur at along WV state highways 92, 39, and 66.

Non-commercial tree thinning would occur on an estimated 1346 acres over the next ten years. The purpose is to release mast trees and other desirable tree species, remove damaging vines, and maintain timber potential in early successional stands.

Non-commercial tree thinning of an estimated 219 acres in scattered young overstocked stands on the Marlinton Ranger District Monongahela NF, to reduce stand density, maintain oak-hickory communities and increase long-term mast production.

Environmental analysis of maintenance and improvements to eight range grazing allotments on the Marlinton - White Sulphur Ranger District.

Authorize a road right-of-way special use permit for an existing road to allow private property owner year-round vehicle access.

The Monongahela National Forest received an application for right-of-way access to a private in-holding surrounded by National Forest. (Project was formerly listed as Music Run ROW)

Creation of five savannah areas, on approximately 27 acres, by removing stumps and piling debris from the harvested trees.

The proposed action is to construct 27 miles of single-track trail for all non-motorized uses with a focus on mountain biking.

Reissue existing power lines, poles, and junction boxes on NFS lands to Mon Power. This will not authorize new construction.

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Amend Monongahela Power existing special use permit CHT205123 authorizing the relocation of an existing aerial 7.2 kV powerline to a buried powerline on National Forest System lands. This is needed to allow construction of Corridor H

Authorize an amendment to Monongahela Power's existing special use permit (CHT205123) authorizing a new aerial 7.2 kV powerline to be installed to serve a private land owner.

Reissue a special use permit for use of well/spring box and water pipeline. No additional construction will be authorized. ATV use over NFS lands for maintenance will be scoped.

Use and maintain existing buried pipeline located in the Nursery Bottom. Some ground disturbance may be required to maintain and replaces buried pipeline.

Prep sites; plant natives; create wetlands; create/maintain linear wildlife openings; (re)construct trails; develop trailheads; decommission roads; place large woody material in streams; restore spruce by thinning and crop tree release.

Construct single track recreation trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding in the Mower Tract area on Cheat Mountain. This area was timbered and mined prior to US Forest Service purchase.

New authorization to new person for existing hay cultivation

The proposal is to enhance 20 acres of wildlife openings. The enhance activities would include re-vegetating grassy openings with native species and eliminating non-native vegetation, using tractor(s) and other mechanical equipment.

Construction, operation, and maintenance of 1.52 miles of natural gas pipeline, along with associated waterline and telephone line on National Forest System lands.

This project proposes to plant approximately two acres of native tree and shrub species between an existing cultivation field & the North Fork of the South Branch Potomac River to expand the existing riparian buffer and mitigate future flood damage.

Road right-of-way to cross approximately 100 feet of NFS lands to access private property.

proposing to temporarily improve, use, and restore a yarding corridor, using an old skid road on USFS to move timber cut on private property to a landing on private property.

Authorization for use of an existing, unclassified road on federal lands for approximately 2,085 feet across two segments. This road is needed for access their private land. This does not create right of ways across other private land along the road.

Wildlife management enhancement

Proposal from Pendleton County 911 to construct, use, and maintain one 120 ft self-supporting tower and a 10 ft x 12 ft concrete building at the existing North Fork Mountain Communication Site.

Noncommercial crop tree release on approximately 1,083 acres to maintain species diversity and increase the growth and survival of selected hard mast-producing tree species

This proposal includes new trail construction and overlook creation, existing trail maintenance, trail rerouting, and trailhead maintenance and expansion in order to protect natural resources and improve user experience.

Recreation event of bike race on NFS trails that has occurred for many years and now looking at authorizing for 5-year term.

Recreation Event to raise money for Child & Youth Advocacy Center of abused children. Event is a polar bear plunge in March at Blue Bend Recreation Area.

Authorize a special use permit allowing the proponent to install, operate, and maintain a powerline of 7.2kV and fiber optic cable on NFS lands.

A small blow down from a recent storm damaged approximately 25 trees within two small areas located along state route WV 2/2 and adjacent private property. The downed trees should be salvaged within 2-3 months in order to avoid excessive decay.

Project-level amendments that may be needed if FS authorizes the ACP pipeline.

The Forest Service is proposing to update management of Class Q roads that would address known resource issues and potential public safety hazards, while still providing access to Q permit holders.

Permit holder has requested authorization for a new 10-year permit for commercial guiding for backpacking, hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, and fishing on various parts of the Monongahela National Forest.

Renewal of outfitter/guide special use permits.

Several O&G temporary use permits are expiring December 2019 and permitees have requested authorization of a 10-year permit to offer backpacking, rock climbing, and fishing services to their clients.

Several O&G permits are expiring in December 2016 and permitees have requested authorization of a new 10-year permit to offer backpacking/hiking/rock climbing/canoeing services to their clients.

Herbicide treatment of diseased American Beech is proposed on approximately 3000 acres on the Gauley Ranger District of the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia. The project will help reestablish red spruce in its historic range.

Plant about 550 blight-resistant American chestnuts in a stand clearcut in 1994, in a 3-acre area that failed to regenerate, primarily because of deer browsing. Protective measures will be taken to preven damage to the chestnuts and seedlings.

This project would establish approximately 16 small vernal wetlands on mountain ridges to provide habitat for animal and plant species. The wetlands would range from 0.01 to 0.3 acres in size for a total of 1.3 acres.

We proposes to salvage (conventional harvest) approx 1 ac of downed FS timber that fell on adj non-NFS lands from a blowdown event. Timber would be removed via already established routes on state/private routes. No skidding will occur on FS land.

Authorize a special use permit to Richwood Chamber of Commerce to use National Forest System (NFS) lands for a triathlon race recreation event.

This project seeks to: improve the hydrology and stream banks along the North Fork South Branch Potomac River and Seneca creek, remove accumulated debris at the Roy Gap Bridge, and stabilization activities at the Seneca Creek and North Fork Bridges.

Reissue Special Use Permit for outfitter and guide.

Enhancement of instream habitat on Seneca Creek and restoration of native riparian vegetation along Seneca Creek and the North Fork of the South Branch of the Potomac River to demonstrate conservation practices.

The Federal Bureau of Investigations has applied to use a helipad in the lower field of the Seneca Rocks Discovery Center adjacent to the Roy Gap Road bridge for training purposes.

Wildlife habitat and native red spruce-northern hardwood ecosystem restoration includes timber harvest, site preparation, plantings, vernal pool creation, and interpretive signage.

The Forest Service is proposing to decommission the Showalter Site improvements because of unsafe conditions from deterioration. Site consists of four structures, a water well, and a septic tank across approximately 3.3 acres of NFS lands.

This project is brush and seedling/sapling clearing on 1/4 acre in the Big Draft Botanical area to enhance and maintain habitat for showy lady's slipper, a Regional Forester's Sensitive Species. No soil disturbance or herbicide use will occur.

Non-commercial tree thinning of 131 acres in scattered young stands of the Gauley Ranger District, Monongahela NF to release mast trees and other desirable species, and to remove damaging vines.

Proposal to amend two existing permits to install 125ft of arial line over National Forest System land for the Pendleton County Office of Emergency Management. Lines would power a traffic camera that will monitor road conditions for public safety.

Provide seasonal vehicle access to public lands in the area by improving Forest Road 876, including maintaining road surface, adding pull-offs and small parking area in existing landings, replacing signage, and installing gates

Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks has held a special use permit for telephone (RUS) for many years. This project would reissue the existing use and facilities with no new construction.

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.

This project proposes to upgrade the water system at Stuart Recreation Area Campground by installing 6" water main line to the meter location and 2" waterline to the campground to connect to the public water supply.

Replace the low water crossing on National Forest System Road 135 at Williams River with a bridge designed for higher flows, aquatic organism passage and egress from Tea Creek Campground during high water flows.

Trail maintenance, improvements and relocation are proposed in the Tea Cr Trail system. These activities would reroute some steep sections of trail, harden or relocate trail where currently in wet areas and conduct other maintenance activities.

Amendment of an existing permit for the purpose of operating and maintaining a FS developed recreation site for 2014.

Issue Teter a FLPMA road easement for NFS road 424 which is closed to public use, and Teter will quite claim deed a prescriptive ROW in a creek.

Wildlife habitat enhancement including plantings, vernal pool creation, timber harvest, prescribed fire, wildlife openings/savannas, riparian restoration, trail improvements, and timber stand improvements.

Proposal to issue an amendment to a currently existing waterline special use permit. The amendment would authorize 30ft-wide easements for 6" water pipes across National Forest System lands at three locations along US-250 and at Camp Pocahontas.

This project seeks to issue a new special use permit for the new owners of the Timberline Mountain resort for the use of Salamander Run (located on NFS land) for downhill skiing.

The Town of Hendricks requests a renewal of a 2010 Special Use Permit (SUP) for use of a handicapped ramp partially located (10 feet of the 60' length)on National Forest System land. The ramp allows disabled persons to access the town's building.

Trans-Allegheny Interstate Line Company is proposing to improve and use approximately 0.25 miles of an existing road on National Forest System lands to access a powerline being built on private property.

Authorize WV DEP to do restoration work on abandoned coal mine. Work includes reshaping land, covering acidic spoils, and planting herbaceous vegetation.

Proposes post-harvest prescribed fire on a 141 acre woodland burn block and an adjacent 469 acre northern unit for a total of 590 acres. The project aims to support early successional and oak woodland ecosystems.

Enhance wildlife habitat over approximately 600 acres by enhancing existing and creating new linear wildlife openings, restoring running buffalo clover, creating permanent and vernal wetlands and habitat for bats, and liming, using timber as a tool.

Proposal from the USFWS to install approximately 650 ft of fiber optic cable through the US Forest Service's White Sulphur Administrative Site to provide phone and internet service to the USFWS's house that is being converted into office space.

Install, use, maintain a stream gauge monitoring system for flood alerts by the USGS.

Issues a new road ROW authorization for the continued use and maintenance of a road to cemetery.

This project proposal includes: commercial timber harvest; timber stand improvement; spruce restoration; road decommissioning, riparian improvement, trail relocation, culvert replacement, and dispersed recreation site management.

Project will enhance brook trout habitat in Upper Shavers Fork by constructing natural channel design structures, placing woody debris, planting trees in riparian areas, and correcting artificial fish passage barriers.

The purpose of this project is to implement watershed and wildlife projects, to improve natural resource conditions and contribute to the goals of the 2006 National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan.

Renew special use permit (POT92) to Mr. Vandevander for the purpose of hay cultivation of 52.5 acres on NFS lands. Location of these lands is Pendleton County/Upper Tract Quad/US Tract 922. This proposal is for a 5-year term.

Authorize a new road to be built in a safer location to access private property.

Special use permit for outfitter and guide operations for backpacking, camping, and day hike activities.

Reissue a special use permit for a 5-year term to Virginia Tech for weather monitor at Spruce Knob.

This project proposes to issue a special use permit to the WV Army National Guard for search-and-rescue training operations in two wildlife openings. 5-year term. Helicopters would drop personnel at one opening and land at another opening.

Authorize a new special use permit for the continued us of a dam and liming station located at Otter Creek.

Allowing access over National Forest System lands to WVDOH for the repair of US 250 south of Thornwood, WV. The road repair is next to/in Little River.

Issue a new special use permit to WVDOH for repairs on Bickle Run bridge and culvert.

WV DOH desires to close the bridge of highway 84 over Bird Run, build a temporary bridge, repair old bridge, and have traffic return to the normal route over highway 84.

WV DOH desires to relocate highway 66 near Cass, WV and remove an uphill portion of the right-of-way to prevent future rock slides. This is known as S338-66-12.65 with the State.

WV DOH needs to replace a bridge over Gandy Creek near Horton, WV. Road is WV29/5 and WV 29. Two permits are being proposed, one for temporary construction area and one for FRTA road easement.

Issue a special use permit allowing the repair of a bridge foundation abutment known as S.P. 38-17/4-0.42.

Amend the special use permit to add another flood repeater site at Smoke Mountain.

Restoration and/or closure of 7 user-created recreation sites along State Route 16 adjacent to Anthony Creek.

The West Virginia State Rail Authority(WVSRA) is requesting a new special use permit to be operated by the WV Department of Transportation, for a railroad right-of-way and bridge over Trout Run along the Greenbrier River on NFS land.

Issue special use permit to WVDOH to allow temporary use of 0.18 acres of National Forest land to replace Cheat Bridge.

Access on/over NFS lands to reach base of bridge over Fishing hawk Creek near Bemis, WV. Access will include cutting trees/brush but no road will be built.

issue SUP to WVDOH to allow use of a trail and area in which to replace a bridge.

Temp bridge on NFS lands while original bridge is replaced.

We received a request to re-authorize a hay cultivation permit in a 7.3-acre field. The cultivation has been occurring in this location from 2001-2016 under previous permits. If issued, the permit would expire 12/31/2018.

Landowner has requested authorization to access private land through a portion of the West Fork Trail. Approximate acreage for permit would be 0.5 acres.

Grant the West Virginia State Rail Authority a long-term easement and authorization to return 27.2 miles of railroad right-of-way to active railroad status, and construct a parallel 21-mile trail segment.

The Forest proposes establishing up to 50 small wetlands on mountain ridges to provide habitat for many animal and plant species. The wetlands would be up to .3 acres in size.

This proposal includes the installation of 7 miles (4.5 acres of impact) of fiberoptic telecommunications line in Tucker & Hardy, County West Virginia and Frederick County, Virginia on both the Monongahela and the George Washington National Forest.