Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2021 to 06/30/2021 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
Projects Occurring Nationwide Gypsy Moth Management in the - Vegetation management Completed Actual: 11/28/2012 01/2013 Susan Ellsworth United States: A Cooperative (other than forest products) 775-355-5313 Approach [email protected]. EIS us *UPDATED* Description: The USDA Forest Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service are analyzing a range of strategies for controlling gypsy moth damage to forests and trees in the United States. Web Link: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/wv/eis/ Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Nationwide. Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR - Regulations, Directives, In Progress: Expected:12/2021 12/2021 Sarah Shoemaker 228, subpart A. Orders NOI in Federal Register 907-586-7886 EIS 09/13/2018 [email protected] d.us *UPDATED* Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/2021 Description: The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes revisions to its regulations at 36 CFR 228, Subpart A governing locatable minerals operations on National Forest System lands.A draft EIS & proposed rule should be available for review/comment in late 2020 Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57214 Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These regulations apply to all NFS lands open to mineral entry under the US mining laws. More Information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/geology/minerals/locatable-minerals/current-revisions.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R8 - Southern Region
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R8 - Southern Region Forestwide Maintenance of - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Carol Croy Open and Semi Open Lands, - Grazing management 540-265-5136 Roadside Corridors, and Utility - Vegetation management [email protected] Rights-of-Way (other than forest products) EA - Road management Description: This project pertains to the open maintenance of 14,000 acres of permanent grass and shrublands, 59,000 acres of road corridors, and 6,500 acres of existing gas and power line utility rights-of-way across the entire Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50327 Location: UNIT - George Washington and Jefferson National Forest All Units. STATE - Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia. COUNTY - Letcher, Pike, Roanoke, Hampshire, Hardy, Monroe, Alleghany, Amherst, Augusta, Bath, Bedford, Bland, Botetourt, Carroll, Craig, Dickenson, Frederick, Giles, Grayson, Highland, Lee, Montgomery, Nelson, Page, Pulaski, Roanoke, Rockbridge, Rockingham, Scott, Shenandoah, Smyth, Tazewell, Warren, Washington, Wise, Wythe, Pendleton, Pocahontas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This EA pertains to all of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, except for Wilderness Areas. George Washington and - Forest products In Progress: Expected:08/2021 10/2021 Jessie Howard Jefferson National Forests Oak - Vegetation management Scoping Start 10/13/2020 540-265-5130 and Woodland Restoration (other than forest products) [email protected] Project s EA Description: This is a forestwide project focused on the management of white pine stands across the Forest to increase desired mast producing hardwood species or native yellow pine. This EA will provide the framework for project selection and implementation. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58928 Location: UNIT - George Washington and Jefferson National Forest All Units. STATE - Virginia, West Virginia. COUNTY - Roanoke, Hardy, Monroe, Radford, Alleghany, Amherst, Augusta, Bath, Bedford, Bland, Botetourt, Buchanan, Campbell, Craig, Dickenson, Giles, Grayson, Lee, Montgomery, Nelson, Pulaski, Roanoke, Rockbridge, Rockingham, Russell, Scott, Shenandoah, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, Wythe. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project includes all of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Districts and the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R8 - Southern Region
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R8 - Southern Region JNF Crown Touching Release - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:07/2020 08/2020 Christopher Brown CE (other than forest products) Scoping Start 07/01/2019 (540) 953-3570 [email protected] d.us Description: This project will improve the competitive position of oak and other important species in young forest stands. Competing trees 1/2 to 8 inches in diameter would be cut to provide additional space and resources for the desired trees. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56255 Location: UNIT - Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts, Clinch Ranger District, Eastern Divide Ranger District, Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Roanoke, Bedford, Bland, Botetourt, Carroll, Craig, Dickenson, Giles, Grayson, Lee, Montgomery, Pulaski, Roanoke, Rockbridge, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, Wythe. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project would be implemented across the Jefferson National Forest in suitable stands that meet the designated criteria.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Clinch Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R8 - Southern Region District) AEP Eagle Knob Tower Project - Special use management Completed Actual: 03/02/2021 04/2021 Nicholas DiGiacco CE 603-466-2713 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The purpose of this project is to build a telecommunications tower to improve radio network reliability for American Electric Power. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58754 Location: UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Wise. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Eagle Knob Communications Site. Bob's Gap Private Road - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A David Skinner EA 276-328-2931 [email protected] Description: The proposal is to build a temporary road across National Forest Service land to private property. The road will be approximately 1.5 miles long. Location: UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Wise. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pine Mountain east of US 23 in Wise County.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Clinch Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R8 - Southern Region District) Clinch RD Road Daylighting - Forest products In Progress: Expected:03/2021 04/2021 Charles Lane CE - Road management Scoping Start 02/04/2021 276-328-2931 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The proposed treatment would involve the removal of trees along approximately 9.6 miles of Forest Service roads. This day lighting treatment would include approximately 70 acres of commercial timber harvest. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59442 Location: UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Scott, Wise. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Beaverdam Gap Road, FDR 621, and Powell Mountain Road, FDR 237, in Scott and Wise Counties, Virginia. Clinch Wildlife Clearing - Forest products Completed Actual: 03/19/2021 04/2021 Charles Lane Improvement - Road management 276-328-2931 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: This project will maintain existing wildlife clearings across the Clinch Ranger District to provide early successional herbaceous habitat for browse and cover. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59443 Location: UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Scott, Wise. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Across the Clinch Ranger District in Dickenson, Lee, Scott, and Wise Counties in Virginia. Devil's Fork Loop Trailhead - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A John Olinger Parking Lot and Connector Trail 276-679-8370 x222 EA [email protected] Description: Devil's Fork Loop Trailhead Parking Lot and Connector Trail
Location: UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Scott. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 36.819653 - 82.624278. Pine Mountain Trail Reroute - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:08/2020 09/2020 John Olinger CE Scoping Start 06/04/2019 276-679-8370 x222 [email protected] Description: Pine Mountain Trail reroutes need to be done in the Doubles and Bryant Gap areas to get the trail off of private property. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50900 Location: UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Wise. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pine Mountain east of US 23 in Wise and Dickenson counties.
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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) AEP 765kV Transmission Line - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2014 12/2014 Karen Overcash Supplemental EIS Est. NOI in Federal Register 540-265-5175 EIS 09/2014 [email protected] Description: A change in the mitigation described in the 2002 ROD for the construction of a 765kV transission line. The mitigation is related to the Bluefield-Wythe 69kV line removal or relocation on Rich Mountain. Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bland. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Bluefield-Wythe 69kv transmission line on NFS lands on Rich Mountain. Eastern Divide Insect and - Forest products Completed Actual: 03/26/2021 04/2021 Jesse Overcash Disease Project Phase II - Vegetation management 540-552-4641 EA (other than forest products) [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Promote oak regeneration and improve resiliency from stands affected by past and anticipated future defoliation from the gypsy moth through the use of timber harvest. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54346 Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bland, Giles, Pulaski, Wythe. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Little and Big Walker Mountains, Flat Top Mountain, Brushy Ridge, Tract Mountain and Chestnut Mountain. Mountain Valley Pipeline and - Land management planning Completed Actual: 01/11/2021 01/2021 Sandra Gibbons Equitrans Expansion Project 540-265-5114 Supplemental EIS Sandra.Gibbons@usda. EIS gov *UPDATED* Description: Supplemental EIS for Mountain Valley Pipeline project with the objective of issuing a decision that would authorize the pipeline crossing the Jefferson NF in a manner consistent with forest plan (by amending plan). Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50036 Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia, West Virginia. COUNTY - Monroe, Giles, Montgomery. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The proposed pipeline would cross 3.5 miles of the Jefferson NF. Renewal of Transmission and - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Derrick Miller Distribution Powerlines 540-265-5128 CE [email protected] Description: Multiple lines for AEP Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43031 Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bland, Craig, Giles, Montgomery, Smyth, Tazewell. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Across the 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) Bobblets Gap Vegetation - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:06/2021 06/2021 Nicholas Redifer Project - Forest products Scoping Start 10/01/2020 540-291-2188 EA - Vegetation management Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] (other than forest products) Notice 12/2020 ov Description: Create early successional and late open canopy conditions to provide a diversity of age classes for wildlife species. The project also proposes timber stand improvement, prescribed burns, and other recreation and wildlife improvement actions. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58918 Location: UNIT - Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bedford. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is located approximately 13 miles northwest of Bedford in Bedford County, Virginia. Pedlar River North Vegetation - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:07/2021 07/2021 Nicholas Redifer Project - Forest products Comment Period Public Notice 540-291-2188 EA - Vegetation management 02/09/2021 [email protected] ov *UPDATED* (other than forest products) Description: Create early successional and late open canopy conditions to provide a diversity of age classes for wildlife species. The project also proposes timber stand improvement, prescribed burns and other ancillary wildlife and watershed improvement actions. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58783 Location: UNIT - Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Amherst. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is located east of Buena Vista along the eastern side of the Blue Ridge Parkway, west of Oronoco, south of Clarks Gap, and north of the Lynchburg Reservoir in Amherst County, VA. Piney River Vegetation Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 03/22/2021 06/2021 Sara Hivick EA - Forest products 540-291-2188 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Vegetation management (other than forest products) Description: Create early successional and open late woodland conditions to provide a diversity of age classes for wildlife species. The project also proposes timber stand improvement and other ancillary wildlife, watershed and road improvement actions. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56770 Location: UNIT - Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Amherst. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is located approximately 12 miles east of Buena Vista in Amherst County, Virginia.
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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) Potts Creek Vegetation - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:06/2021 07/2021 Edward Baker Management EA - Forest products Scoping Start 05/24/2018 540-839-2521 EA - Vegetation management Est. Comment Period Public edward.a.baker@usda. (other than forest products) Notice 12/2020 gov Description: This proposal will include commercial timber harvest and thinning, prescribed burns, wildlife habitat development, and improvement of recreational opportunities. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52953 Location: UNIT - James River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Alleghany. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is located near Covington in Alleghany County, Virginia.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Lee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R8 - Southern Region District) Lee Ranger District Prescribed - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:01/2019 03/2019 Tyler VanOrmer Fire Projects (other than forest products) Objection Period Legal Notice (540) 432-0187 EA - Fuels management 11/09/2018 [email protected] Description: Continuation of 7 prescribed fire projects across the District, totaling 10,000 acres. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47639 Location: UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Page, Rockingham, Shenandoah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various locations across the district. Newton Tract Plan - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Margaret McElveen CE 540-432-0187 [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.usda.gov/project/?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.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Lee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R8 - Southern Region District) North Zone Fire Wood Sales - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Kevin Kyle and Road Day-lighting - Forest products 540-984-4101 CE - Vegetation management [email protected] (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Road management Description: Daylight approximately 15-25 miles of road on the Lee and NR Districts to improve road conditions, wildlife habitat and reduce fuels Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52763 Location: UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia, West Virginia. COUNTY - Hardy, Augusta, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Pendleton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. various locations on the North Zone. Relocation of Mill Mtn Trailhead - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Trent Milam CE 540-984-4101 [email protected] Description: Relocate one section of Mill Mtn Trail and trailhead from Wolf Gap Campground to Picnic Area, totaling .25 miles. Construct small parking area at Wolf Gap Recreation Area Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=44784 Location: UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia, West Virginia. COUNTY - Hardy, Shenandoah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lee Ranger District, Shenandoah County in Virginia and Hardy county in West Virginia. Sandy Ridge Short Leaf Pine - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:06/2021 07/2021 Kevin Kyle Restoration project - Vegetation management Scoping Start 04/13/2020 540-984-4101 EA (other than forest products) Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 03/2021 Description: Re-establish shortleaf pine in the northwestern part of the Lee District in Hardy County, WV on several hundred acres. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46063 Location: UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - West Virginia. COUNTY - Hardy. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 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)
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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) 2021 Gypsy Moth Slow the - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2021 06/2021 Jessie Howard Spread Project (other than forest products) Est. Scoping Start 02/2021 540-265-5130 EA [email protected] v *NEW LISTING* Description: This project proses to conduct aerial mating disruptor treatments to Slow the Spread of the Gypsy Moth on approximately 20,896 acres of comingled federal and private lands in five treatment blocks within Smyth and Wythe Counties, Virginia. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59509 Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Smyth, Wythe. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Treatment blocks are in Smyth and Wythe counties near the Town of Marion. AEP Whitetop Tower Project - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2020 11/2020 Nicholas DiGiacco CE Scoping Start 09/02/2020 603-466-2713 [email protected] Description: The purpose of this project is to build a telecommunications tower and associated structures. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58755 Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Grayson, Smyth, Washington. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Whitetop Mountain Communications Site. Appalachian Trail relocation on - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Barry Garten Tilson Tract near Ceres 540-265-5130 CE [email protected] Description: Relocate Appalachian Trail relocation near Ceres in Smyth County.
Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Smyth. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Appalachian Trail area in Ceres, VA. Ewing Mountain Vegetation - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:03/2021 04/2021 Christopher Shaw Management - Forest products Scoping Start 05/16/2019 (276) 782-4369 EA - Vegetation management Est. Comment Period Public christopher.e.shaw@us (other than forest products) Notice 09/2020 da.gov Description: Ewing Mountain vegetation management for habitat improvement and forest health. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=44665 Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Carroll, Grayson, Wythe. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Ewing Mountain in Wythe, Grayson and Carroll Counties.
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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) Forest Road Management - Road management On Hold N/A N/A Barry Garten Changes Glade Mountain FS86 540-265-5130 CE [email protected] Description: Seasonal Road Closures as conditions warrant, for resource protection and public safety Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=37329 Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Smyth. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various roads on the Mt. Rogers NRA. Fox Creek Horse Camp Vault - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Barry Garten Toilet Installation 540-265-5130 CE [email protected] Description: Installation of a vault toilet to replace rental port-a-johns. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=44196 Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Smyth. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Fox Creek Horse Camp, State Route 603 in Troutdale, Virginia.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest North River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than R8 - Southern Region one District) Buffalo Gap Thinning Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:03/2021 04/2021 Jay Martin CE - Forest products Scoping Start 12/10/2020 540-432-0187 - Vegetation management [email protected] (other than forest products) Description: The proposed action involves commercial thinning of white pine on approximately 39 acres within the next one to five years. The thinning would remove up to one-half of the upper and middle canopy of the stand retaining an average residual basal area. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59171 Location: UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Augusta. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area includes approximately 39 acres of National Forest System lands located about 5 miles west of Churchville, VA in Augusta County on the North River Ranger District.
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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) Hearthstone Dam Rehabilitation - Watershed management On Hold N/A N/A Derrick Miller EA - Special use management 540-265-5128 [email protected] Description: Rehabilitation to bring the dam into State of Virginia compliance standards Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=44212 Location: UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Augusta. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Hearthstone Lake. Mt. Storm to Valley 500kV - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2021 03/2021 Melissa Robinson Electric Transmission Line Scoping Start 03/02/2020 540-432-8232 Replacement [email protected] EA ed.us *UPDATED* Description: The line proposed for replacement runs for about 64.5 miles from Dominion's existing Mt. Storm substation in Grant County, W.VA to the existing Valley substation in Augusta, of which 15.5 miles crosses the George Washington National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57708 Location: UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia, West Virginia. COUNTY - Rockingham, Pendleton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The line runs for about 64.5 miles from Dominion%u2019s existing Mt. Storm substation in Grant County, W.VA to the existing Valley substation in Augusta County, VA. South Archer Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Gerardo Paez EA - Forest products 540-432-8231 - Vegetation management [email protected] (other than forest products) - Fuels management Description: Several hundred acres of thinning and regeneration treatments to improve wildlife habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46635 Location: UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Augusta, Rockbridge. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest Service land around the vicinity and south of Archer Knob on the Great North Mountain.
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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) VDOT - Route 33 Rawley Pike - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2021 05/2021 Melissa Robinson Road Improvement Est. Scoping Start 03/2021 928-643-8120 CE [email protected] ed.us *NEW LISTING* Description: The proposal would provide 2: 12-foot lanes and 2: 4-foot paved shoulders, a section for truck-climbing and several areas of curve widening on Route 33 in Rockingham Co, VA. The total proposed permit is 17 acres with 2.2 acres of ground disturbance. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59670 Location: UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockingham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project extends from 0.05-mile west of Switzer Lake Road to Laurel Wood Lane. This location is near the West Virginia border.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Warm Springs Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more R8 - Southern Region than one District) Paddy Knob Early Successional - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Steve Tanguay Habitat 540-839-2521 CE [email protected] Description: Create early successional habitat in the vincinity of Paddy Knob. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=39767 Location: UNIT - Warm Springs Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bath. Approximately 8 miles northeast of Mountain Grove.
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