Reduce the expansion and threat of significant, damaging forest insects and disease; and reduce fuels buildup that cause uncharacteristic wildfire conditions. Treatments may include prescribed fire, timber harvest and temporary road construction.
Location
The project is adjacent to, and east of Richwood, WV and extends eastward to the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/05/2019
2
Decision
06/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2022 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3 (5) |
| Special Authority | Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Gauley Healthy Forest Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 06/22/2022 |
| Forests | Monongahela National Forest |
| Districts | Gauley Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |