The goals of the proposed action include 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
The project area is approximately 6 miles north of Marlinton, WV along US-219. The area encompasses the National Forest System land within the Upper Elk Watershed and is centered near Slaty Fork, WV.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/20/2020
2
Comment Period
08/05/2021
3
Objection Period Start
12/09/2021
4
Decision
10/2024 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
11/2024 (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 | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Grazing Allotment Management; Species Habitat Improvements; Trail Management; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Scenery Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements |
| Upper Elk Ecological Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 10/04/2024 |
| Forests | Monongahela National Forest |
| Districts | Marlinton Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |