Big Mountain
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.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Southeast part of Cheat-Potomac Ranger District. North Fork South Branch Potomac watershed. South of Spruce Knob, North of Virginia State line.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/14/2014 |
| Comment Period | 07/12/2016 |
| Objection Period Start | 12/06/2016 |
| Decision | 01/2017 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 02/2017 (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; Road Management; Watershed Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Big Mountain Project Decision Notice/Finding of No Significant Impact
Decision Signed Date: 01/30/2017
Forests:
Monongahela National Forest
Districts:
Potomac Ranger District
States:
West Virginia
Counties:
Pendleton
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Elizabeth Tichner
2499 North Fork Hwy
Petersburg, WV 26847
304-257-4488
etichner02@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 2/2/2017