To improve wildlife habitat, conduct approximately 200 acres of noncommercial thinning in stands that are 20 to 25 years old, and/or create snags in stands that are 60 to 80 years old. Mechanical methods will be used.
Project Information
Expected Analysis Type
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion
Timber stand and/or wildlife habitat improvement activities which do not include the use of herbicides or do not require more than one mile of low standard road construction (Service Level D, FSH 7709.56)
Special Authority
Not applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit
Greenbrier Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose
Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants; Vegetation management (other than forest products)
Project Activity
Forest vegetation improvements; Species habitat improvements
Project Status
Current Status
Analysis Completed
Project Milestones
All planning milestones have been completed.
Project Decision Information
Cheat Mountain Wildlife Habitat Enhancement
Decision Signed Date
2011-07-18
Last Updated: 9/20/2011