Decision Memo Completed

Marienville Wildlife Habitat Enhancement Project

Allegheny National Forest Elk; Forest; McKean, Pennsylvania Marienville Ranger District

To restore more direct sunlight to rock outcrops scattered across the district on 200 acres by cutting or girdling (non-commercially) trees and shrubs that are shading these features.

Location

Marienville Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/25/2013
2
Decision
02/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Marienville Wildlife Habitat Enhancement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/03/2015
ForestsAllegheny National Forest
DistrictsMarienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants