Grassy Knob American Chestnut Planting
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.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
South of Thornwood, Lake Buffalo, and Forest Road 54D. In stand 75 of Compartment 98.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/21/2012 |
| Comment Period | 11/21/2012 |
| Decision | 01/2013 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2013 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Greenbrier Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Grassy Knob American Chestnut Planting
Decision Signed Date: 01/02/2013
Legal Notice Date: 01/10/2013
Forests:
Monongahela National Forest
Districts:
Greenbrier Ranger District
States:
West Virginia
Counties:
Pocahontas
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Kristine Vollmer
Box 67
Bartow, WV 24920
304-257-4488
kvollmer@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 1/10/2013