Environmental Impact Statement Completed

Lower Williams Vegetation

Monongahela National Forest Webster, West Virginia Gauley Ranger District

Vegetation Management in MP 3.0 to create early successional forest habitat and permanent openings, reduce the amount of competition between trees for light and water resources, and regenerate shade-intolerant species and diverse forest age classes

Location

The project area is within the Williams River watershed near Dyer, West Virginia, in Webster County. The project area includes every part of the Williams River watershed that is included w/in MP 3.0

Project timeline

1
NOI in Federal Register
11/03/2006
2
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
03/13/2008
3
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
02/27/2009
4
Decision
01/2009 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2009 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Timber Sales (Green)
Lower Williams VegetationDecision Signed Date: 01/15/2009 Legal Notice Date: 02/26/2009
ForestsMonongahela National Forest
DistrictsGauley Ranger District
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants