Environmental Assessment Completed

Grassy Ridge

Monongahela National Forest Pendleton; Randolph, West Virginia Potomac Ranger District

This project seeks to restore red spruce communities and regenerate hardwood and spruce-hardwood communities, as well manage areas for wildlife.

Location

The project area is located in Randolph and Pendleton Counties, WV, adjacent to the recent Spruce Mountain Grouse Management Area EA project area, near the town of Osceola, WV.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/11/2020
2
Comment Period
09/29/2020
3
Objection Period Start
11/01/2022
4
Decision
01/2023 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
01/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Grassy RidgeDecision Signed Date: 01/12/2023
ForestsMonongahela National Forest
DistrictsPotomac Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Forest productsWatershed managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants