Environmental Assessment Completed

Big Mountain

Monongahela National Forest Pendleton, West Virginia Potomac Ranger District

Improve oak regeneration and stand structural and age diversity, and increase mast for wildlife through a variety of methods, including commercial and noncommercial treatments. Enhance wildlife and aquatic habitats for a number of species.

Location

Southeast part of Cheat-Potomac Ranger District. North Fork South Branch Potomac watershed. South of Spruce Knob, North of Virginia State line.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/14/2014
2
Comment Period
07/12/2016
3
Objection Period Start
12/06/2016
4
Decision
01/2017 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
02/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Big Mountain Project Decision Notice/Finding of No Significant ImpactDecision Signed Date: 01/30/2017
ForestsMonongahela National Forest
DistrictsPotomac Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Forest productsRoad managementWatershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants