Decision Memo Completed

Warner Cultivation Special Use Permit Re-issue

Monongahela National Forest Pendleton, West Virginia Potomac Ranger District

We received a request to re-authorize a hay cultivation permit in a 7.3-acre field. The cultivation has been occurring in this location from 2001-2016 under previous permits. If issued, the permit would expire 12/31/2018.

Location

This area is located approx. 4 miles southwest of Upper Tract, WV near Reeds Creek and is found on the Upper Tract/Franklin USGS quads. It is east of North Fork Mountain and is within the NRA.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/27/2017
2
Decision
08/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Warner Cultivation Special Use Permit Re-issueDecision Signed Date: 08/14/2017
ForestsMonongahela National Forest
DistrictsPotomac Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management