Decision Memo Completed

Horse Ridge Grapevine Treatment

Monongahela National Forest Nicholas, West Virginia Gauley Ranger District

Project consists of grapevine cutting with handtools in units 5 & 13 of the Middle Horse Timber Sale prior to sale harvest. This project would increase safety for timber fellers and reduce potential damage to neigbhoring trees.

Location

Side of Horse Ridge area above Cherry River, northeast of Fenwick, WV.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/09/2010
2
Decision
09/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2010 (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
Horse Ridge Grapevine ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/03/2010
ForestsMonongahela National Forest
DistrictsGauley Ranger District
Vegetation management (other than forest products)