Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2014 to 06/30/2014 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 - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 03/26/2014 Expected:05/2014 CE *NEW LISTING* 04/01/2014 04:47 am MT 05/2014 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: Monongahela National Forest Project Contact 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. Cheat/Potomac Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Page 1 of 7 R9 - Eastern Region Monongahela National Forest 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) 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 N/A Kristine Vollmer 304-257-4488 comments-easternmonongahelapotomac@fs.fed.us N/A CE 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: Limestone TSI CE - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal - Forest products Est. Scoping Start 04/2014 - Watershed management Description: Timber stand improvement over 678 acres. Location: 04/01/2014 04:47 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. Expected:05/2014 05/2014 Kristine Vollmer 304-257-4488 kvollmer@fs.fed.us 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. Page 2 of 7 Monongahela National Forest 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) North Fork of the Blackwater River Restoration 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. EA Location: Seneca Rocks Discovery Center Conservation Demonstration CE 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. Kristine Vollmer - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:05/2014 05/2014 304-257-4488 - Vegetation management Scoping Start 03/06/2014 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. 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. Zachary Adkins 304-257-4488 zcadkins@fs.fed.us Temporary Extension of Campground Concession Permit - Recreation management - Special use management CE Description: Amendment of an existing permit for the purpose of operating and maintaining a FS developed recreation site for 2014. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43256 Location: 04/01/2014 04:47 am MT Completed Actual: 01/30/2014 02/2014 UNIT - Cheat Ranger District. STATE - West Virginia. COUNTY - Tucker. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Horseshoe Recreation Area - campground and day use area. Page 3 of 7 Monongahela National Forest Project Name Monongahela National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R9 - Eastern Region Cheat/Potomac Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Vandevander Hay Cultivation - Special use management special use permit (POT206001) In Progress: Scoping Start 03/04/2014 Expected:05/2014 06/2014 CE *NEW LISTING* Lower Williams Wildlife Enhancement 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: Monongahela National Forest Project Contact UNIT - Potomac Ranger District. STATE - West Virginia. COUNTY - Pendleton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pendleton County/Upper Tract Quad/US Tract 922. R9 - Eastern Region Gauley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants EA In Progress: Notice of Initiation 04/25/2012 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 05/2014 Expected:07/2014 08/2014 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 Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2014 Expected:06/2014 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. Location: 04/01/2014 04:47 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. Page 4 of 7 Monongahela National Forest Project Name Monongahela National Forest Glady Easement SUP CE Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R9 - Eastern Region Greenbrier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Special use management - Road management In Progress: Scoping Start 03/17/2014 Expected:04/2014 Project Contact 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 Sarah Hankens - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:09/2014 11/2014 304-799-4334 - Grazing management Notice of Initiation 09/04/2013 shankens@fs.fed.us - Vegetation management Est. Comment Period Public (other than forest products) Notice 06/2014 - 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: Mower Tract Trail Construction 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. - Recreation management CE In Progress: Scoping Start 02/18/2014 Expected:08/2014 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) 04/01/2014 04:47 am MT 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. Marlinton/White Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Page 5 of 7 R9 - Eastern Region Monongahela National Forest Project Name Monongahela National Forest District) Brushy Mountain Ruffed Grouse Habitat Management Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R9 - Eastern Region Marlinton/White Sulphur Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2014 Expected:05/2014 01/2015 CE *NEW LISTING* CE 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. Kevin Taylor 05/2015 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:04/2014 304-536-2144 - Vegetation management Scoping Start 01/30/2012 kltaylor@fs.fed.us (other than forest products) - Fuels management Description: Prescribed fire is proposed for multiple burn units totaling 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 James McCormick 304-799-4334 x25 jamesmccormick@fs.fe d.us Description: The Forest Service is proposing to create 63 acres of early successional habitat in scattered locations across the project area. Proposed treatments include shelterwood, clear-cuts, and mulching. Treatment units are up to 5 acres in size. Location: Lockridge Prescribed Burns Project Contact 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:08/2014 08/2014 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: 04/01/2014 04:47 am MT UNIT - White Sulphur Ranger District. STATE - West Virginia. COUNTY - Greenbrier. This project is located directly northwest of the community of Neola, WV. Page 6 of 7 Monongahela National Forest 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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