Cheat Mountain Wildlife Habitat Enhancement
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.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
On Cheat Mountain. The majority of stands treated would be in smaller tributaries to Shavers Fork (e.g., Stonecoal, Whitmeadow, and Red Runs), and tributary to Tygart Valley (e.g. McGee Run).
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/07/2011 |
| Decision | 07/2011 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2011 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Greenbrier Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Cheat Mountain Wildlife Habitat Enhancement
Decision Signed Date: 07/18/2011
Forests:
Monongahela National Forest
Districts:
Greenbrier Ranger District
States:
West Virginia
Counties:
Randolph
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Kristine Vollmer
Box 67
Bartow, WV 24920
304-257-4488, ext. 24
comments-eastern-monongahela-greenbrier@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 9/20/2011