Baker Sods Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project
Discing, planting of native species, and fruit tree pruning over 17 acres, within 15 existing wildlife openings. Maintenance of Forest Roads 774 and 774B including two small culvert installations. Partnered with WVDNR.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Located west of the Otter Creek Wilderness, north of Bickle Knob, and northeast of Elkins WV, along Forest Road 798.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/07/2025 |
| Decision | 11/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 11/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Cheat Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Species Habitat Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Baker Sods Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project
Decision Signed Date: 11/21/2025
Forests:
Monongahela National Forest
Districts:
Cheat Ranger District
States:
West Virginia
Counties:
Randolph
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Nathaniel Dulaney
2499 North Fork Hwy
Petersburg, WV 26847
304-478-2000 x5552104
Nathaniel.Dulaney@usda.gov
Last Updated: 11/21/2025