Decision Memo Completed

Sharp Knob - Red Spruce Restoration through Removal of Nonnative Red

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

Wildlife habitat and native red spruce-northern hardwood ecosystem restoration includes timber harvest, site preparation, plantings, vernal pool creation, and interpretive signage.

Location

Approximately 3.5 miles southwest of Slatyfork, West Virginia within Pocahontas and Randolph Counties.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/24/2018
2
Decision
10/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Timber Sales (Green)
Sharp Knob II - Red Spruce Restoration through Removal of Nonnative RedDecision Signed Date: 10/13/2020
ForestsMonongahela National Forest
DistrictsMarlinton Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Forest productsWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)