Decision Memo Completed

Harper Cultivation Special Use Permit Re-Issue

Monongahela National Forest Pendleton, West Virginia Potomac Ranger District

We received a request to re-issue a hay (19.7 acres) and corn (3.2 acres) cultivation permit in five fields, totaling 22.9 acres. The cultivation has occurred from 1992-2016 under previous permits. If issued, this permit would expire 12/31/2021.

Location

This area is located in the fields on NFS lands near the Seneca Rocks Discovery Center and the intersection of WV St Rt 28 and 33, in the community of Seneca Rocks, WV.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/01/2017
2
Decision
04/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Harper Cultivation Special Use Permit Re-IssueDecision Signed Date: 04/23/2018
ForestsMonongahela National Forest
DistrictsPotomac Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management