The focus of the proposed action is on improving forest health and resiliency, restoring red spruce/northern hardwood forests, improving wildlife habitat and increasing age class diversity based on the specific Forest Plan Desired Future Conditions.
Location
Within the Cranberry River/Spring Creek watersheds. Includes Cranberry Glades, the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center, part of the Cranberry Wilderness and the Falls of Hills. East of Richwood, WV.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/29/2021
2
Comment Period
07/2024 (Estimated)
3
Objection Period Start
11/2024 (Estimated)
4
Decision
02/2025 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
11/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other; Ira - Inventoried Roadless Area Activities Requiring Secretary/Undersecretary Approval; Ira - Inventoried Roadless Area Activities Requiring Chief's Approval |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Developed Site Management; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Heritage Resource Management; Trail Management; Road Maintenance; Scenery Management; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements |
| Forests | Monongahela National Forest |
| Districts | Gauley Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |