Timber stand improvement activities would be conducted on approx. 908 acres; releasing approx. 50-75 crop trees per acre on stands aged 6-15 years old, ranging from 15-42 acres. Activities include hand felling only, no herbicide use or road construction is needed. Estimated decision date: Sept. 2026
Location
National Forest System lands around the Horseshoe Run watershed and Hogback Ridge areas, northeast of Parsons, West Virginia. See project map for more information.
Project timeline
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NEPA Start Date
1/13/2026
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Finding/Decision Date
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | USDA-47d-USFS |