Approximately 1,000 seedlings from blight-resistant American chestnut trees would be planted in a 3-acre area of a clearcut that failed to regenerate due to deer browsing. A fence would be constructed to protect the seedlings.
Location
South of Thornwood, Lake Buffalo, and Forest Road 54D. In stand 75 of Compartment 98.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/21/2012
2
Comment Period
11/21/2012
3
Decision
01/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
03/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Grassy Knob American Chestnut Planting | Decision Signed Date: 01/02/2013 Legal Notice Date: 01/10/2013 |
| Forests | Monongahela National Forest |
| Districts | Greenbrier Ranger District |