Proposed prescribed fire burn in the Fernow Experimental Forest for water quality research and wildlife habitat improvement.
Location
The northwest corner of the Fernow Experimental Forest, south of Parsons, WV. John B. Hollow Run Watershed.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/30/2025
2
Decision
08/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (3); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Research And Development |
| Upper John B. Hollow Prescribed Burn Research Project | Decision Signed Date: 08/14/2025 |
| Forests | Monongahela National Forest |
| Districts | Cheat Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |