This project aims to move the Upper Cheat watershed closer to the Forest Plan desired conditions by improving forest health & age class diversity, providing recreation opportunities, and improving wildlife habitat & stream/riparian conditions.
Location
This 86,138-acre project area is located north of Parsons, WV. The area encompasses 33,991 acres of National Forest System land within the Upper Cheat River watershed.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/29/2021
2
Comment Period
03/01/2022
3
Objection Period Start
09/13/2022
4
Decision
04/2025 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Road Maintenance; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements |
| Upper Cheat River EA | Decision Signed Date: 04/01/2025 |
| Forests | Monongahela National Forest |
| Districts | Cheat Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |