Decision Memo Completed

South Zone Non-commercial Thinning

Monongahela National Forest Nicholas; Webster, West Virginia Gauley Ranger District

Non-commercial tree thinning of 131 acres in scattered young stands of the Gauley Ranger District, Monongahela NF to release mast trees and other desirable species, and to remove damaging vines.

Location

Region 9, Monongahela NF, Gauley Ranger District, MP 3.0

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/28/2010
2
Decision
03/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2010 (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 ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
South Zone Non-Commercial Thinning Project- Gauley Ranger DistrictDecision Signed Date: 03/12/2010
ForestsMonongahela National Forest
DistrictsGauley Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNicholas, Webster counties WV
Vegetation management (other than forest products)