Timber stand improvement/wildlife habitat improvement will be completed on 373 acres. Approximately 50-75 healthy desirable trees in stands 20-52 years old would be released by cutting vegetation surrounding them with a chainsaw.
Location
The stands proposed for treatment are in compartments 43, 49, 50, 51, and 53 within Management Prescription 6.1. The stands are scattered within 7-mile radius of Bowden, WV to the north of WV-33.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/14/2017
2
Decision
07/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2020 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Bowden Timber Stand Improvement | Decision Signed Date: 07/03/2019 |
| Forests | Monongahela National Forest |
| Districts | Cheat Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |