Plant about 550 blight-resistant American chestnuts in a stand clearcut in 1994, in a 3-acre area that failed to regenerate, primarily because of deer browsing. Protective measures will be taken to preven damage to the chestnuts and seedlings.
Location
Southwest of Upper Tract; east of Reeds Creek and State Road 8; north of FR 885. In Stand 24 of Compartment 62.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/07/2012
2
Decision
03/2012 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Reeds Creek American Chestnut Planting | Decision Signed Date: 03/01/2012 |
| Forests | Monongahela National Forest |
| Districts | Potomac Ranger District |