Gauley Healthy Forest Restoration Project
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.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project is adjacent to, and east of Richwood, WV and extends eastward to the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/05/2019 |
| Decision | 06/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2022 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.3 (5)
Special Authority:
Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Lead Management Unit:
Gauley Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Forest Products
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Gauley Healthy Forest Restoration Project
Decision Signed Date: 06/22/2022
Forests:
Monongahela National Forest
Districts:
Gauley Ranger District
States:
West Virginia
Counties:
Nicholas; Pocahontas
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Jane Bard
932 North Fork Cherry Rd
Richwood, WV 26261
304-846-2695 x5552112
jane.bard@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/23/2022