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 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; Species Population Enhancements; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Sharp Knob II - Red Spruce Restoration through Removal of Nonnative Red | Decision Signed Date: 10/13/2020 |
| Forests | Monongahela National Forest |
| Districts | Marlinton Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |