Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
07/01/2014 to 09/30/2014
Monongahela National Forest
This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Monongahela National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
Wildlife Openings
EA
Sarah Hankens
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
On Hold
N/A
N/A
304-799-4334
- Vegetation management
shankens@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Description: This proposal will address maintenance of wildlife openings across the Forest through mowing, prescribed fire,
herbicide, and other treatments, and will include long-term strategies for determining, prioritizing, and treating
existing and new areas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31823
Location:
UNIT - Monongahela National Forest All Units. STATE - West Virginia. COUNTY - Grant, Greenbrier, Nicholas,
Pendleton, Pocahontas, Preston, Randolph, Tucker, Webster. Openings are scattered across the Forest in Grant,
Greenbrier, Nicholas, Pendleton, Pocahontas, Preston, Randolph, Tucker, and Webster Counties, WV.
R9 - Eastern Region
Monongahela National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
Habitat for Humanity of West
Virginia Ridge and Valley
Excursion Bike Tour
Project Contact
- Special use management
Completed
CE
Actual: 06/04/2014
06/2014
Todd Hess
304-636-1800, ext.
222
tahess@fs.fed.us
Description: A special use permit (5-year term) to authorize a recreational event for bicycle touring of paved public roads while
making stops on NFS lands for first-aid and hydration. This event is a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity projects.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44079
Location:
07/01/2014 03:45 am MT
UNIT - White Sulphur Ranger District, Gauley Ranger District. STATE - West Virginia. COUNTY - Pocahontas,
Webster. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Camp Caeser Lake area, Three Forks of Williams River, junction of NFS road
86 and WV Route 150, Big Spruce Overlook, and Little Laurel Overlook. Roads include WV 20, NFSR 86, WV
150, US 219, WV 55/38.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Monongahela National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
Vaspack Outfitter Guide special - Special use management
use permit (GAU105005)
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/10/2014
Expected:07/2014
07/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Project Contact
Todd Hess
304-636-1800 ext. 222
tahess@fs.fed.us
Description: Special use permit for outfitter and guide operations for backpacking, camping, and day hike activities.
Location:
UNIT - Potomac Ranger District, Gauley Ranger District. STATE - West Virginia. COUNTY - Pendleton,
Pocahontas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Cranberry Wilderness and Seneca Rocks.
R9 - Eastern Region
Monongahela National Forest
Cheat/Potomac Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Big Mountain
Kristine Vollmer
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:03/2015
04/2015
304-257-4488
- Forest products
Notice of Initiation 10/11/2011
kvollmer@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
Est. Comment Period Public
(other than forest products)
Notice 11/2014
- Watershed management
- Road management
Description: Improve oak regeneration and stand structural and age diversity, and increase mast for wildlife through a variety of
methods, including commercial and noncommercial treatments. Enhance wildlife and aquatic habitats for a
number of species.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36612
EA
Location:
Laneville Bridge Replacement
UNIT - Potomac Ranger District. STATE - West Virginia. COUNTY - Pendleton. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Southeast part of Cheat-Potomac Ranger District. North Fork South Branch Potomac watershed. South of Spruce
Knob, North of Virginia State line.
- Road management
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
Kristine Vollmer
304-257-4488
comments-easternmonongahelapotomac@fs.fed.us
Description: Replace the Laneville bridge. Construct short sections of new access roads and rehabilitate existing access roads.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36613
Location:
07/01/2014 03:45 am MT
UNIT - Potomac Ranger District. STATE - West Virginia. COUNTY - Randolph. East of Laneville, at the
beginning of FR 19, over Red Creek. Near the southwest border of the Dolly Sods Wilderness.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Monongahela National Forest
Cheat/Potomac Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Limestone TSI
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
- Forest products
- Watershed management
Description: Timber stand improvement over 678 acres.
CE
North Fork of the Blackwater
River Restoration
EA
Actual: 05/07/2014
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
06/2014
Kristine Vollmer
304-257-4488
kvollmer@fs.fed.us
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43439
Location:
UNIT - Cheat Ranger District. STATE - West Virginia. COUNTY - Tucker. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North of
St. George, WV. Select stands in compartments 1, 8, 10, 11, and 14.
Kristine Vollmer
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
304-257-4488
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
kvollmer@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Watershed management
Description: Restoration of approximately 2,200 feet of stream and adjacent banks and riparian and floodplain areas.
Improvement of public safety, informational signage, and creation of pedestrian river access trails.
Location:
UNIT - Cheat Ranger District. STATE - West Virginia. COUNTY - Tucker. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Within the
Thomas, WV city limits. Along the North Fork of the Blackwater River and adjacent land.
Todd Hess
Potomac Edison special use
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 06/23/2014
08/2014
permit (POT205001 & 2) for
304-636-1800
power and fiber optic near Dolly
tahess@fs.fed.us
Sods
Description: Authorize a special use permit allowing the proponent to install, operate, and maintain a powerline of 7.2kV and
CE
fiber optic cable on NFS lands.
*NEW LISTING*
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44292
Location:
07/01/2014 03:45 am MT
UNIT - Cheat Ranger District. STATE - West Virginia. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Potomac
Ranger District / Grant County / Blackbird Knob Quad / US Tract 122. The approximate size of land being
proposed for use is 20 feet wide by 6,170 feet (1.17 miles), being 2.84 /- acres.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Monongahela National Forest
Cheat/Potomac Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Seneca Rocks Discovery
Center Conservation
Demonstration
Kristine Vollmer
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
Actual: 05/22/2014
06/2014
304-257-4488
- Vegetation management
kvollmer@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
- Watershed management
Description: Enhancement of instream habitat on Seneca Creek and restoration of native riparian vegetation along Seneca
Creek and the North Fork of the South Branch of the Potomac River to demonstrate conservation practices.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43441
CE
Location:
UNIT - Potomac Ranger District. STATE - West Virginia. COUNTY - Pendleton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The
lowest portion of Seneca Creek and a portion of the North Fork of the South Branch of the Potomac River, near
the Seneca Rocks Discovery Center.
Vandevander Hay Cultivation
- Special use management
special use permit (POT206001)
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/04/2014
Expected:07/2014
07/2014
CE
Todd Hess
304-636-1800, ext.
222
tahess@fs.fed.us
Description: Renew special use permit (POT92) to Mr. Vandevander for the purpose of hay cultivation of 52.5 acres on NFS
lands. Location of these lands is Pendleton County/Upper Tract Quad/US Tract 922. This proposal is for a 5-year
term.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44081
Location:
WV DOH Bickle Run Footing
(S.P. 42-33/8-5.30) special use
permit(CHT202002)
replace/repair bridge
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Monongahela National Forest
07/01/2014 03:45 am MT
UNIT - Potomac Ranger District. STATE - West Virginia. COUNTY - Pendleton. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Pendleton County/Upper Tract Quad/US Tract 922.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 05/21/2014
07/2014
Todd Hess
304-636-1800
tahess@fs.fed.us
Description: Authorize a special use permit to WV DOH to use National Forest System (NFS) lands while repairing a bridge
footing located in the area previously described. The earliest construction would begin would be July of 2014.
Location:
UNIT - Cheat Ranger District. STATE - West Virginia. COUNTY - Randolph. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 40 foot
by 55 feet, totaling 0.05 acres /- north of WV Secondary Route 33/8 near mile marker 5.30. Located on CheatPotomac Ranger District in Randolph County / Bowden Quad / US Tract 860.
Gauley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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R9 - Eastern Region
Monongahela National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Monongahela National Forest
Gauley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Big Rock
Jane Bard
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Expected:09/2015
10/2015
304-846-2695
- Forest products
Est. Notice of Initiation 07/2014
jbard@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Road management
Description: Project proposes to provide diverse early successional forest (clearcut w/reserves 1342 ac), improve forest health
and growth (traditional thin 702 ac and helicopter thin 491 ac) and provide water sources for wildlife (creation of 20
vernal pools).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44762
EA
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Lower Williams Wildlife
Enhancement
UNIT - Gauley Ranger District. STATE - West Virginia. COUNTY - Nicholas, Webster. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. The project are is within the Cranberry River watershed north of Richwood, WV, in Nicholas and
Webster Counties.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 04/25/2012
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 07/2014
Expected:10/2014
10/2014
Kim Tarter
304-846-2122
kimtarter@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposed vegetation alteration and wildlife habitat enhancement on an estimated 140 acres. The project would
create grassy and early-successional habitat, reduce the mid-story to diversify forest structure and composition,
and enhance native grasses.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38797
Location:
Music Run ROW
UNIT - Gauley Ranger District. STATE - West Virginia. COUNTY - Webster. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Proposed activities are scattered throughout the Lower Williams river area, an estimated six to ten miles northnortheast of Richwood, WV.
- Special use management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/09/2014
Expected:07/2014
07/2014
William Schiffer
304-846-2122
wschiffer@fs.fed.us
Description: The Monongahela National Forest received an application for right-of-way access to a private in-holding
surrounded by National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42918
Location:
07/01/2014 03:45 am MT
UNIT - Gauley Ranger District. STATE - West Virginia. COUNTY - Nicholas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Music
Run is located an estimated 5 miles northwest of Richwood, WV.
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Project Name
Monongahela National Forest
Scenic Mountain Triathlon
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Gauley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 06/16/2014
Project Contact
06/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Todd Hess
304-636-1800, ext.
222
tahess@fs.fed.us
Description: Authorize a special use permit to Richwood Chamber of Commerce to use National Forest System (NFS) lands for
a triathlon race recreation event.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44357
Location:
Monongahela National Forest
Glady Easement SUP
CE
UNIT - Gauley Ranger District. STATE - West Virginia. COUNTY - Greenbrier. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Summit Lake Recreation Area, public roads (FR 944, WV 39/5, WV 39, and FR 102), Cranberry Mountain Nature
Center, and Cranberry Glades area.
R9 - Eastern Region
Greenbrier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
- Road management
Completed
Actual: 06/17/2014
09/2014
Jack Tribble
304-456-3335 x 116
jtribble@fs.fed.us
Description: Issuance of a SUP for a 200' easement to access a private in-holding.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43278
Location:
Greenbrier Grazing Allotments
EA
Shane Jones
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:08/2014
09/2014
304-456-3335, 114
- Grazing management
Objection Period Legal Notice
scjones@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
06/26/2014
(other than forest products)
- Watershed management
Description: Management of 10 allotments: Allegh. Battlefield, Big & Little Tingler, Cunningham Knob, Dry Fork, Elk Mtn,
Elleber Sods, Lambert Hollow, White Sods, and Widney. Actions may include improving forage, wildlife
habitat,and spruce restoration.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42917
Location:
07/01/2014 03:45 am MT
UNIT - Greenbrier Ranger District. STATE - West Virginia. COUNTY - Randolph. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Approximately 4.1 miles south of Glady, WV on CR22/FR44 on the west side of the road.
UNIT - Greenbrier Ranger District. STATE - West Virginia. COUNTY - Pocahontas, Randolph. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Allotments are located in northern Pocahontas County and throughout Randolph County, WV.
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Project Name
Monongahela National Forest
Mower Tract Trail Construction
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Greenbrier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/18/2014
Expected:08/2014
Project Contact
09/2014
Jack Tribble
304-456-3335 x 116
jtribble@fs.fed.us
Description: Construct single track recreation trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding in the Mower Tract area on
Cheat Mountain. This area was timbered and mined prior to US Forest Service purchase.
Location:
Monongahela National Forest
District)
Alvon UMC Cemetery
(WHS205001)
UNIT - Greenbrier Ranger District. STATE - West Virginia. COUNTY - Pocahontas, Randolph. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. South of Hwy 250 on Cheat Mountain, adjacent to Forest Roads 227, 233, and 235.
R9 - Eastern Region
Marlinton/White Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 06/11/2014
07/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Description: Issue a special ues permit to Alvon UMC for an existing cemetery that encroaches upon NFS lands. A term of 20years is proposed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44359
Location:
Brushy Mountain Ruffed
Grouse Habitat Management
Todd Hess
304-636-1800, ext.
222
tahess@fs.fed.us
UNIT - White Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - West Virginia. COUNTY - Greenbrier. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. White Sulphur Ranger District in Greenbrier County / Rucker Quad / US Tract 393.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2014
CE
Expected:10/2014
10/2014
James McCormick
304-799-4334 x25
jamesmccormick@fs.fe
d.us
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to create early successional habitat in scattered locations across the project area.
A variety of treatments are being considered, including clear-cutting, prescribed burning, and mulching.
Location:
07/01/2014 03:45 am MT
UNIT - White Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - West Virginia. COUNTY - Greenbrier. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Sites are located within the Brushy Mountain Ruffed Grouse Management Area, directly northeast of
White Sulphur Springs, WV.
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Project Name
Monongahela National Forest
District)
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Marlinton/White Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Todd Hess
304-636-1800 ext. 222
tahess@fs.fed.us
Elk River Touring Center
Outfitter Guide Special Use
Permit
- Special use management
CE
Description: Special use permit to perform outfitter and guide operations to include mountain biking, shuttle service, and fishing.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44528
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Lockridge Prescribed Burns
CE
Expected:07/2014
07/2014
UNIT - Marlinton Ranger District. STATE - West Virginia. COUNTY - Pocahontas. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Sharp Knob, Eldray, Woodward, Marlinton, Minnehaha Springs, and Mountain Grove Quads. (See maps).
Kevin Taylor
05/2015
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
Actual: 04/15/2014
304-536-2144
- Vegetation management
kltaylor@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
Description: Prescribed fire is proposed for multiple burn units totaling to an estimated 2,532 acres. This will be a landscapescale burn in WV and VA, in conjunction with the Fire Learning Network.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37638
Location:
Two-Mile Road Closure
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/30/2014
UNIT - Marlinton Ranger District. STATE - West Virginia. COUNTY - Pocahontas. LEGAL - An estimated 812 miles east of Marlinton, WV, between Highways 92 and 39 and the Virginia State Line. Pocahontas County,
West Virginia; Marlinton Ranger District, Monongahela National Forest.
- Road management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/10/2010
Expected:10/2014
10/2014
Rondi Fischer
304-799-4334
rfischer@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposed closure of Two-Mile Road due to considerable erosion and natural resource damage. The nearby OneMile Road will be opened during the same time period.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30944
Location:
07/01/2014 03:45 am MT
UNIT - White Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - West Virginia. COUNTY - Greenbrier. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. This project is located directly northwest of the community of Neola, WV.
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Project Name
Monongahela National Forest
District)
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Marlinton/White Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Kevin Taylor
Upper Meadow Prescribed Burn - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
N/A
On Hold
N/A
304-456-3335
Vegetation
management
CE
kltaylor@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
Description: Prescribed fire is proposed for multiple areas totaling an estimated 3600 acres. This will be a landscape scale
ecosystem restoration effort in WV and VA, in conjunction with the Fire Learning Network.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30759
Location:
UNIT - White Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - West Virginia. COUNTY - Greenbrier. This project is located
along the WV-VA border, an estimated 13 miles southeast of Marlinton WV and directly north of Lake Sherwood.
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This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
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