Decision Memo Completed

Baker Sods Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project

Monongahela National Forest Randolph, West Virginia Cheat Ranger District

Discing, planting of native species, and fruit tree pruning over 17 acres, within 15 existing wildlife openings. Maintenance of Forest Roads 774 and 774B including two small culvert installations. Partnered with WVDNR.

Location

Located west of the Otter Creek Wilderness, north of Bickle Knob, and northeast of Elkins WV, along Forest Road 798.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/07/2025
2
Decision
11/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Baker Sods Wildlife Habitat Improvement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 11/21/2025
ForestsMonongahela National Forest
DistrictsCheat Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants