The Sunny Oaks Supplemental EA
This Supplemental EA provides additional information and analysis around criteria for the shelterwood harvests in light of a deficiency in the original project that was identified by District Court.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
East of State Route 93, west of State Route 141, north of the community of Aid and south of the community of Oak Hill. Parts of Gallia, Jackson, and Lawrence Counties in southeast Ohio.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/19/2025 |
| Comment Period | 12/20/2025 |
| Objection Period Start | 03/2026 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 04/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Ironton Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Wayne National Forest
Districts:
Ironton Ranger District
States:
Ohio
Counties:
Gallia; Jackson; Lawrence
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Benjamin Poling
6518 State Route 93
Pedro, OH 45659
740-753-0101
Benjamin.Poling@USDA.Gov
Last Updated: 12/20/2025