Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 01/01/2014 to 03/31/2014 George Washington and Jefferson National Forest This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact. Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Limits of Stay at Appalachian - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:10/2013 10/2013 Michelle Mitchell National Scenic Trail Shelters Comment Period Public Notice 404-347-1749 and Designated Campsites 08/16/2013 [email protected]. EA Est. Objection Period Legal us Notice 09/2013 Description: The Southern Region of the Forest Service is proposing to change its limits of stay at shelters and designated dispersed campsites along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail on several forests of the Southern Region. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41489 Location: UNIT - Cherokee National Forest All Units, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest All Units, Pisgah Ranger District, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest All Units. STATE - Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia. COUNTY - Appling. Chattahoochee National Forest, Cherokee National Forest , Pisgah National Forest, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R8 - Southern Region Lower Cowpasture Restoration - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2014 03/2015 Karen Stevens EA - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Est. Notice of Initiation 07/2014 540-839-2521 - Forest products [email protected] - Vegetation management s (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management Description: Watershed restoration including improving water quality, vegetation restoration, recreation management, and native species protection and habitat improvement. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41746 Location: UNIT - James River Ranger District, Warm Springs Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 100,000 acres, south of Millboro Springs, VA in the Cowpasture, Jackson, and Calfpasture watersheds.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R8 - Southern Region Revised Land and Resource - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:02/2014 03/2014 Karen Overcash Management Plan for the DEIS NOA in Federal Register 540-265-5175 George Washington National 06/03/2011 [email protected] Forest Est. FEIS NOA in Federal EIS Register 02/2014 Description: Revised Forest Plan Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31884 Location: UNIT - James River Ranger District, Lee Ranger District, Warm Springs Ranger District, Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts, North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia, West Virginia. COUNTY - Hampshire, Hardy, Monroe, Alleghany, Amherst, Augusta, Bath, Botetourt, Frederick, Highland, Nelson, Page, Rockbridge, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Warren, Pendleton. Virginia and West Virginia, George Washington NF.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Clinch Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R8 - Southern Region District) Flatwoods Vegetation - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:06/2014 07/2014 Tyler Williamson Treatment Project - Forest products Comment Period Public Notice 276-328-2931 EA - Vegetation management 06/21/2013 [email protected] (other than forest products) Est. Objection Period Legal - Road management Notice 05/2014 Description: Fire management, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants, Forest products, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Road management Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36453 Location: UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Scott, Wise. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Flatwoods Area. Pine Mountain Trail Recreation - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2013 04/2014 David Skinner Events Est. Scoping Start 10/2013 276-328-2931 CE [email protected] Description: Request for two recreation event special use permits. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42760 Location: UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Dickenson, Wise. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pine Mountain Trail area.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Clinch Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R8 - Southern Region District) Pine Mountain Vegetation - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Tyler Williamson Treatment Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 276-328-2931 EA - Forest products [email protected] - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Road management Description: Wildlife habitat improvements, prescribed burning, timber harvest, trail work and noxious weed eradication. Acreages to be determined. Location: UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Dickenson, Wise. Pine Mountain.
State Route 630 Right of Way - Road management In Progress: Expected:01/2014 02/2014 David Skinner CE 215 Comment Period Legal 276-328-2931 Notice 08/18/2012 [email protected] Description: This easement is needed to realign a hairpin curve in the road and to replace a large culvert. The realignment will improve safety since sight distance will be increased and will enable two way traffic to pass more easily. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42436 Location: UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Wise. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 5 miles east of US 23 on State Route 630. Wallen Ridge Hazardous Fuels - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:01/2014 03/2014 Terry Adams Project Comment Period Public Notice 276-328-2931 EA 11/30/2012 [email protected] Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 11/2013 Description: Prescribed Fire to Improve Forest Health, Yellow Pine Regeneration and Reduce Hazardous Fuels in Urban interface (WUI). Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37324 Location: UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Lee, Scott, Wise. LEGAL - Not Applicable. West of US 23 and South of Big Stone Gap VA in wise, Lee and Scott Counties on Wallen Ridge.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Eastern Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R8 - Southern Region than one District)
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Eastern Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R8 - Southern Region than one District) Columbia Gas Pipeline - Special use management Completed Actual: 11/22/2013 12/2013 Jesse Overcash EA 11/22/2013 540-552-4641 [email protected] Description: Construction of natural gasline parallel to existing natural gasline serving Celanese Plant in Giles County; would cross Peters Mountain just east of U.S. 460. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41099 Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Giles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Eastern Divide Ranger District on Peters Mountain near Narrows. Eastern Divide Ranger District - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:07/2013 01/2014 Jesse Overcash Prescribed Burns (other than forest products) Comment Period Public Notice Actual: 09/27/2013 540-552-4641 EA - Fuels management 02/06/2013 [email protected] Description: Prescribed burns for pine restoration, fuel reduction in urban interface, creation of open oak woodlands, and to improve condition class. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33249 Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Botetourt, Craig, Giles, Montgomery. LEGAL - Not Applicable. District Wide. Fork Mountain Vegetation - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:04/2014 05/2014 Mark Miller Management - Forest products Comment Period Public Notice 540-552-4641 EA - Vegetation management 08/07/2013 [email protected] (other than forest products) Est. Objection Period Legal - Watershed management Notice 01/2014 - Road management Description: Commercial timber harvest, Commercial Thinning, Non-commercial timber stand improvement, Treatment of non- native invasive species, planting oak and American Chestnut seedlings, Prescribed burning Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35588 Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia, West Virginia. COUNTY - Monroe, Giles. West of Waiteville, WV.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Eastern Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R8 - Southern Region than one District) Renewal of Transmission and - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2013 01/2014 Derrick Miller Distribution Powerlines 215 Comment Period Legal 540-265-5128 CE Notice 07/22/2013 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Multiple lines for AEP Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43031 Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bland, Craig, Giles, Montgomery, Smyth, Tazewell. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Across the district. Renewal of Water Use Permit - Special use management Completed Actual: 09/11/2013 10/2013 Derrick Miller CE 540-265-5128 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Adjacent Landowner Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43030 Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Giles. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Umbarger. Roads Management - Road management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2014 06/2014 Cynthia Schiffer EA Est. Notice of Initiation 11/2013 540-552-4641 [email protected] Description: Change travel management status (opening and closing dates on selected roads) across the district. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=24941 Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia, West Virginia. COUNTY - Monroe, Bland, Botetourt, Craig, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski. Select roads across the district.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts (excluding Projects occurring R8 - Southern Region in more than one District)
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts (excluding Projects occurring R8 - Southern Region in more than one District) Columbia Gas Pipeline - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2014 03/2014 Kathy Hall Replacement - Little Cedar Est. Scoping Start 01/2014 540-291-2188 Creek [email protected] CE Description: Replace existing gas pipeline Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41020 Location: UNIT - Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Amherst. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Little Cedar Creek. Gilmore Hollow Vegetation - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:05/2014 07/2014 John Donahue Project - Vegetation management Est. Notice of Initiation 01/2014 540-291-2188 EA (other than forest products) [email protected] Description: Commercially Harvest Timber and perform non-commercial timber stand improvement Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42925 Location: UNIT - Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Botetourt, Rockbridge. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project will include forest stands within Compartments 3008, 3010, 3011, 3012, and 3013. Glenwood/Pedlar Ranger - Special area management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2014 03/2014 Kathy Hall District Special Use Renewals Est. Scoping Start 01/2014 540-291-2188 for Communication Sites [email protected] CE Description: Reauthorization of special use authorizations for Apple Orchard and Rocky Mtn. Communication Sites. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42331 Location: UNIT - Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Amherst, Bedford. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Apple Orchard Mountain, Jefferson National Forest, Glenwood Ranger District. Rocky Mountain, George Washington National Forest, Pedlar Ranger District. Peavine Mountain Area Road - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:04/2014 05/2014 David Whitmore Closure and Restoration - Road management Comment Period Public Notice 540-291-2188 Project 12/10/2009 [email protected] EA Est. Objection Period Legal s Notice 02/2014 Description: Close to public motorized use and restore portions of FR 318, FR 36E, and FR 318B. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30788 Location: UNIT - Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Amherst. Nine miles southeast of Glasgow, Viginia, North of the James River.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest James River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R8 - Southern Region than one District) Alleghany County - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2014 02/2014 Karen Overcash Communication Site Comment Period Public Notice 540-265-5175 EA 05/31/2013 [email protected] Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 01/2014 Description: New 178' monopole cellular tower (multiple carriers) with equipment building and propane generator Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42144 Location: UNIT - James River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Alleghany. LEGAL - Not Applicable. .
Big Run (FSR 600) Road - Watershed management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Jeff Matthews Decommissioning - Road management Est. Notice of Initiation 02/2014 540-962-2214 EA [email protected] Description: Decommission approximately 2.7 miles of Big Run Road (National Forest System Road 600). This road is located in western Alleghany County, Virginia. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42956 Location: UNIT - James River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Alleghany. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is located approximately 2.7 miles northwest of Callaghan, Virginia. Brattons Run Vegetation - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:03/2014 05/2014 Jeff Matthews Management - Forest products Comment Period Public Notice 540-962-2214 EA 03/22/2013 [email protected] Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 01/2014 Description: Commerical timber harvesting and wildlife habitat improvements in the Brattons Run area in the vicinity of Little California. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40989 Location: UNIT - James River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockbridge. LEGAL - Not Applicable. In the vicinity of Little California.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest James River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R8 - Southern Region than one District) Evans Tract Prescribed Burn - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:06/2014 10/2014 Steve Tanguay CE - Vegetation management Est. Scoping Start 04/2014 540-839-2521 (other than forest products) [email protected] Description: Prescribed burn a wildlife clearing of approximately 80 acres to improve quality forage and nutrient cycling Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32131 Location: UNIT - James River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Alleghany. 4-5 miles east-southeast of Clifton Forge, in Alleghany County, Virginia, off of state road 633. Fore Mountain Early - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:05/2014 07/2014 Steve Tanguay Successional Habitat Est. Scoping Start 03/2014 540-839-2521 CE [email protected] Description: Create early successional habitat throughout the disabled hunting area on Fore Mountain. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40982 Location: UNIT - James River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Alleghany. Approximately 2 miles west of Clifton Forge, Virginia.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Lee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R8 - Southern Region District) Barb Timber Sale - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:03/2014 05/2014 Kevin Kyle EA - Forest products Est. Notice of Initiation 11/2013 540-984-4101 - Watershed management [email protected] Description: Harvesting timber on approximately 414 acres. Project situated in compartments 215,216,217,218 and 219 in Shenandoah County along Great North Mountain Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37924 Location: UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Shenandoah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lee Ranger District, Great North Mountain.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Lee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R8 - Southern Region District) Church Timber Sale - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:03/2014 05/2014 Kevin Kyle EA - Forest products Est. Notice of Initiation 12/2013 540-984-4101 [email protected] Description: Harvesting timber on approximately 75 acres. this proposal is situated in compartments 221 and 250 in Rockingham County, Virginia along the eastern sideslopes of Church Mountain along FDR 482 and FDR 1615 Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35010 Location: UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockingham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lee Ranger District, GWJeff. Cub Run Prescribed Burn - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:01/2014 02/2014 Tom Ledbetter EA - Vegetation management Est. Notice of Initiation 10/2013 540-432-0187 (other than forest products) [email protected] Description: Burn 3500 acres along Cub Run Road on the Massanutten Mountain Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43002 Location: UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Page, Rockingham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lee Ranger District. Little Schloss and Second Mt - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Cancelled N/A N/A Katie Donahue Prescribed Burns - Vegetation management 540-984-4101 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] Description: Burn 1,500 acres at Little Schloss and 1,000 acres on Second Mt. The decision for Second Mtn was made on 7/15/2009. The decision for Little Schloss has not been made yet. Location: UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockingham, Shenandoah. Little Schloss and Second Mt. Moreland Gap - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:09/2014 11/2014 Kevin Kyle EA - Forest products Est. Notice of Initiation 11/2013 540-984-4101 [email protected] Description: Harvesting timber on approximately 300 acres to regenerate declining oak stands Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42999 Location: UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Shenandoah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lee Ranger District, Shenandoah County.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Lee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R8 - Southern Region District) Newton Tract Plan - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:04/2014 06/2014 Margaret McElveen CE 215 Comment Period Legal 540-432-0187 Notice 02/25/2013 [email protected]. us Description: Improve and maintain fish and wildlife habitat. Area located in Shenandoah County about 13 miles west of Woodstock, VA Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41402 Location: UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Shenandoah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lee Ranger District, Shenandoah County, 13 miles west of Woodstock, Virginia. Renewal of Outfitter Guide - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2013 12/2013 Derrick Miller Special Use Permit-Seneca 215 Comment Period Legal 540-265-5128 Rocks Climbing School Notice 07/22/2013 [email protected] CE Description: Outfitter guide for climbing rock school Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43005 Location: UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Shenandoah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Shenandoah County. Renewal of Special Use Permit - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2013 10/2013 Derrick Miller for Great North Mountain 215 Comment Period Legal Actual: 09/11/2013 540-265-5128 Communications Site Notice 07/22/2013 [email protected] CE Description: Dominion Virginia Power *NEW LISTING* Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43025 Location: UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Shenandoah, Warren. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Great North Mountain. Renewal of Special Use Permits - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2013 11/2013 Derrick Miller for Recreational Events 215 Comment Period Legal 540-265-5128 CE Notice 07/22/2013 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Massanutten Resorts Mtn Bike Race, Old Dominion 100-mile Equestrian Ride, VA Happy Trails Ultra Marathon, Old Dominion Endurance Runs Ultra Marathon Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43026 Location: UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Page, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Warren. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Page, Rockingham, Shenandoah and Warren Counties.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Lee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R8 - Southern Region District) Renewal of Special Use Permits - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2013 11/2013 Derrick Miller for Signal Knob 215 Comment Period Legal 540-265-5128 Communications Site Notice 07/22/2013 [email protected] CE Description: Shenandoah Valley ED, TV, WVPT Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43006 Location: UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Shenandoah, Warren. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Shenandoah and Warren Counties. Squirrel Gap Trail Relocation - Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Cameron Seals CE 540-984-4101 [email protected] Description: MA15 on the Lee District. Relocate trail off private land accross land owned by WVDNR.
Location: UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - West Virginia. COUNTY - Hardy. Lee Ranger District, Hardy County, WV.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring R8 - Southern Region in more than one District) 2014 Gypsy Moth Slow The - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2014 07/2014 Russ MacFarlane Spread (other than forest products) Est. Notice of Initiation 11/2013 540-265-5168 EA [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Proposal to aerially treat one 11,463 acre block with mating disruption pheromones to Slow the Spread of the Gypsy Moth. The treatment includes approximately 6,996 acres of privately held lands and 4,467 acres of National Forest System lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43085 Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bland, Wythe. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Along Walker Mountain approximately 6 miles north of Rural Retreat, VA.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring R8 - Southern Region in more than one District) Brush Creek House sale - Regulations, Directives, In Progress: Expected:10/2014 12/2014 Alex Faught CE Orders 215 Comment Period Legal 423-338-3313 Notice 11/18/2008 [email protected] Description: Sale of government property at 128 Lady Slipper Lane, Ivanhoe, VA in Grayson County.
Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Grayson. LEGAL - 128 Lady Slipper Lane, Ivanhoe, VA , Grayson County. 128 Lady Slipper Lane, Ivanhoe, VA , Grayson County. Century Link Fiber Optic Cable - Special area management In Progress: Expected:01/2014 02/2014 David Skinner from Sugar Grove to Troutdale 215 Comment Period Legal 276-328-2931 on State Route 16 Notice 08/02/2013 [email protected] CE Description: Century Link plans to replace copper cable with fiber optic. It would follow Hwy 16 from Sugar Grove to Troutdale. Most of the cable will be buried but some sections will be on existing poles. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42557 Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Grayson, Smyth. LEGAL - Not Applicable. From Sugar Grove to Troutdale on State Route 16. Crawfish Valley Wildlife Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:02/2014 05/2014 Jay Martin CE Est. Scoping Start 12/2013 276-783-5196 [email protected] Description: Early successional habitat maintenance for a wide variety of wildlife including the American Woodcock and Golden-winged Warblers. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41070 Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Wythe. Located approximately 4 miles north of Rural Retreat, VA along SR 727. Davis Valley Wildlife Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:02/2014 05/2014 Jay Martin Enhancement and stream Est. Scoping Start 12/2013 276-783-5196 restoration [email protected] CE Description: Early successional habitat enhancement and stream restoration of Dry Run. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41069 Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Smyth. Located north of I-81 at exit 54.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring R8 - Southern Region in more than one District) Mt. Rogers Prescribed Burning - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Cancelled N/A N/A Beth Merz - Currin Valley, Homestead & - Fuels management 276-783-5196 Comers Rock [email protected] CE Description: landscape scale fuels reduction, wildlife habitat project
Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Smyth. Currin Valley, Homestead & Comers Rock. Seasonal Road Closures - Road management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2014 05/2014 Beth Merz CE Est. Scoping Start 03/2014 276-783-5196 [email protected] Description: Seasonal Road Closures as conditions warrant, for resource protection and public safety Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37329 Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, Washington, Wythe. Various roads on the Mt. Rogers NRA. Special Use Authorization for - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2014 05/2015 Sara Schell concessionaire to operate - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 02/2014 276-782-4377 Beartree and Grindstone [email protected] Campgrounds Description: Special Use Authorization for concessionaire to operate Beartree and Grindstone Campgrounds. CE *NEW LISTING* Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Smyth, Washington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Grindstone Campground in Smyth County, Virginia and Beartree Campground in Washington, Virginia. Tilson Tract Recreation and - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:02/2014 05/2014 Jay Martin Wildlife Habitat Enhancement - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 215 Comment Period Legal 276-783-5916 CE Notice 12/04/2013 [email protected] Description: AT relocation and early successional maintenance. Potential maintenance activities include prescribed fire and mechanical treatments Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41067 Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bland, Smyth. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located approximately 5 miles southwest of Ceres, VA along State Route 610.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring R8 - Southern Region in more than one District) Valley Divide Bike Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:02/2014 08/2014 William Cober CE 215 Comment Period Legal 276-783-5196 Notice 02/05/2013 [email protected] Description: Construct new mountain bike trail east of Raccoon Branch Wilderness. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29512 Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Smyth. East of Highway 16 between Troutdale and Sugar Grove. Various Special Use Proposals - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:02/2014 05/2014 David Skinner CE Est. Scoping Start 12/2013 276-328-2931 [email protected] Description: Various special use proposals for hay fields, recreation services, events, communication site use, private access, etc. Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wythe. Various areas on the Mt. Rogers National Recreation Area. Whitetop Mountain - Special use management Completed Actual: 10/29/2013 04/2014 David Skinner Underground Power and Phone 276-328-2931 Line Installation [email protected] CE Description: Burying of Appalachian Electric Power and CenturyLink phone lines along Forest service Road 89 approaching the summit of Whtetop Mountain and removing the existing utility poles along the buried section. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41071 Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Grayson, Smyth, Washington. Located west of SR 600 along FS 89. Woodpecker Vegetation - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:12/2014 02/2015 Beth Merz Management/Timber Harvest - Vegetation management Est. Scoping Start 09/2014 276-783-5196 EA (other than forest products) [email protected] Description: Vegetation management for wildlife habitat improvement including commercial timber harvest.
Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Smyth. Along Forest Road 16 and Forest Road 857.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest North River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than R8 - Southern Region
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest North River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than R8 - Southern Region one District) Archer Knob Prescribed Burn - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:02/2014 03/2014 Tom Ledbetter EA (other than forest products) Comment Period Public Notice 870-356-4186 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* 11/20/2013 Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 01/2014 Description: Prescribed burn approximately 6,200 acres on Great North Mtn to meet open canopy desired conditions for oak and pine ecosystems. About 2500 feet handline needed; no dozer line. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43174 Location: UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Augusta. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Great North Mountain, about 3 miles northwest of Craigsville, VA. Briery Branch Dam - Watershed management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2014 08/2014 Elwood Burge Rehabilitation - Special use management Est. Notice of Initiation 01/2014 662-236-6550 EA [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Rehabilitate dam to be in compliance with dam safety
Location: UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockingham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Briery Branch. Gate Mountain Timber Sale - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Gerardo Paez EA Est. Notice of Initiation 01/2014 540-432-8231 [email protected] Description: Commercial timber sale on approximately 400 acres to improve habitat conditions for various wildlife species.
Location: UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockingham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 6 miles SW of Fulks Run, VA. Hone Quarry Dam - Watershed management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2014 06/2014 Elwood Burge Rehabilitation - Special use management Est. Notice of Initiation 12/2013 662-236-6550 EA [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Rehabilitate dam for high hazard compliance. Dam owned by Shenandoah Valley Soil & Water Conservation District. Dam crest needs to be raised and new spillway. Location: UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockingham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Hone Quarry Dam, near Hone Quarry campground.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest North River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than R8 - Southern Region one District) Marshall Run Timber Sale - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Elwood Burge EA 662-236-6550 [email protected] Description: Commercial timber sale on 185 acres to enhance habitat for various wildlife species including black bear. Prescribe Burn approximately 1300 acres. Location: UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockingham. North River Ranger District, Virginia, Rockingham County, FDR 235, 3 miles west of Fulks Run. Renewal of Special Use Permit - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:01/2014 02/2014 Derrick Miller at Elliott Knob Communication Est. Scoping Start 12/2013 540-265-5128 Site [email protected] CE Description: Virginia Broadcasting Corp *NEW LISTING* Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43028 Location: UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Augusta. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Augusta County. Renewal of Special Use Permits - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:01/2014 02/2014 Derrick Miller for Recreation Events Est. Scoping Start 12/2013 540-265-5128 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Washington Area Trail Riders, Virginia Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43027 Location: UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockingham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Rockingham County. Road Use Permit - Special use management Completed Actual: 09/30/2013 10/2013 Derrick Miller CE 540-265-5128 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: FS 555 Little Shoemaker (Cherokee Lane)for adjacent landowner Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43029 Location: UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockingham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Shoemaker Lane, Rockingham County.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest North River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than R8 - Southern Region one District) Todd Lake Dam Rehabilitation - Watershed management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2014 03/2015 Elwood Burge EA - Special use management Est. Notice of Initiation 01/2014 662-236-6550 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Dam rehabilitation required to bring dam into compliance.
Location: UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Augusta. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Todd Lake area. Tom Lee Draft Timber Sale - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:01/2014 04/2014 Gerardo Paez EA - Forest products Comment Period Public Notice 540-432-8231 - Vegetation management 04/11/2012 [email protected] (other than forest products) Est. Objection Period Legal - Fuels management Notice 01/2014 Description: Fuelwood and timber sale on approximately 292 acres to improve habitat conditions for various wildlife species. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=28384 Location: UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Augusta. LEGAL - NFS. Approximately 2 miles west of Deerfield, VA.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Warm Springs Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R8 - Southern Region than one District) Border Restoration Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:03/2014 05/2014 Karen Stevens CE - Vegetation management Est. Scoping Start 01/2014 540-839-2521 (other than forest products) [email protected] s Description: Prescribe burn 31,475 acres within 23 areas on National Forest and VDGIF property as part of the Appalachian Fire Learning Network. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35753 Location: UNIT - Warm Springs Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bath, Highland. Along the Virginia and West Virginia state boundary from Lake Moomaw to Ruckman Draft (north of State Route 84).
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Warm Springs Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R8 - Southern Region than one District) Bratton and Wolf Special Use - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Yvonne Norman Reauthorizations 540-962-2214 CE [email protected] Description: Reauthorize use of National Forest for 1) water supply well (Wolf) and 2) use of existing road to provide access to private property Location: UNIT - Warm Springs Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bath. Wolf Location is along State Route 614 & Muddy Run, Bratton Location is on Piney Ridge near Highland Cty Line. Hidden Valley Campground - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2014 05/2014 Lorraine Thomas Host Site Improvements Est. Scoping Start 02/2014 540-839-2521 CE [email protected] Description: Upgrade Hidden Valley Campground host with an electrical hookup. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39766 Location: UNIT - Warm Springs Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bath. Approximately 4 miles northwest of Warm Springs. Little Neal Prescribed Burn - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:03/2014 04/2014 Karen Stevens CE - Vegetation management Est. Scoping Start 01/2014 540-839-2521 (other than forest products) [email protected] s Description: Prescribe burn approximately 1,344 acres previously burned in 2008. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42361 Location: UNIT - Warm Springs Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bath. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project is located in the northwest portion of Bath County, approximately 3 miles from the town of Warm Springs, VA, and adjacent to the Hidden Valley dispersed recreation area. Paddy Knob Early Successional - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:04/2014 06/2014 Steve Tanguay Habitat 215 Comment Period Legal 540-839-2521 CE Notice 09/27/2012 [email protected] Description: Create early successional habitat in the vincinity of Paddy Knob. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39767 Location: UNIT - Warm Springs Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bath. Approximately 8 miles northeast of Mountain Grove.
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