Environmental Assessment Completed

Greenbrier Grazing Allotments

Monongahela National Forest Pocahontas; Randolph, West Virginia Greenbrier Ranger District

Management of 10 allotments: Allegh. Battlefield, Big & Little Tingler, Cunningham Knob, Dry Fork, Elk Mtn, Elleber Sods, Lambert Hollow, White Sods, and Widney. Actions may include improving forage, wildlife habitat,and spruce restoration.

Location

Allotments are located in northern Pocahontas County and throughout Randolph County, WV.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/04/2013
2
Comment Period
12/03/2013
3
Objection Period Start
06/26/2014
4
Decision
08/2014 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
09/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityGrazing, Rescissions Act Of 1995
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Grazing Authorizations; Grazing Structural Improvements
Greenbrier Grazing AllotmentsDecision Signed Date: 08/18/2014
ForestsMonongahela National Forest
DistrictsGreenbrier Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Grazing managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants