Decision Memo Completed

KEF 2017 Windthrow Salvage

Allegheny National Forest Elk, Pennsylvania Marienville Ranger District

Salvage wind thrown and damaged trees on approximately 140 acres in the Kane Experimental Forest and allow scientists to address and interpret effects of windthrow on the long-term Allegheny Hardwood Management Strategy Study.

Location

Warrants 3220 and 3228, Jones Township

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/26/2017
2
Decision
09/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityResearch And Development; Timber Sales (Salvage)
KEF 2017 Windthrow SalvageDecision Signed Date: 09/28/2017
ForestsAllegheny National Forest
DistrictsMarienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
ResearchForest products