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 Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Lower Williams Vegetation | Decision Signed Date: 01/15/2009 Legal Notice Date: 02/26/2009 |
| Forests | Monongahela National Forest |
| Districts | Gauley Ranger District |