Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
10/01/2014 to 12/31/2014
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.
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
Limits of Stay at Appalachian
National Scenic Trail Shelters
and Designated Campsites
- Recreation management
Completed
Actual: 07/16/2014
08/2014
EA
Michelle Mitchell
404-347-1749
michellemitchell@fs.fed.
us
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.
R8 - Southern Region
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
Gypsy Moth Mating Disruption
Studies
- Research and Development
Completed
EA
Actual: 04/29/2014
07/2014
Russ MacFarlane
540-265-5168
rmacfarlane@fs.fed.us
Description: Implement gypsy moth mating disruption studies involving the applicaiton of a mating disruptant (disparlure)
specific to the gypsy moth. The disparlure would be either aerially or ground applied to no more than 1,500 acres
annually.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43589
Location:
10/01/2014 08:54 am MT
UNIT - James River Ranger District, North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Augusta, Bath,
Rockbridge. LEGAL - Not Applicable. General area is north and west of Interstates 64 and 81 in Rockbridge and
Augusta Counties, east of SR 629, and south of SR 688. General vicinity of Craigsville, Deerfield, Goshen,
Millboro Springs.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
Lower Cowpasture Restoration
EA
Karen Stevens
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:03/2015
04/2015
540-839-2521
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Notice of Initiation 07/15/2014
karenlstevens@fs.fed.u
- Forest products
Est. Comment Period Public
s
- Vegetation management
Notice 11/2014
(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:
Revised Land and Resource
Management Plan for the
George Washington National
Forest
Project Contact
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.
- Land management planning
EIS
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
06/03/2011
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 11/2014
Expected:11/2014
12/2014
Karen Overcash
540-265-5175
kovercash@fs.fed.us
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
District)
10/01/2014 08:54 am MT
Clinch Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
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R8 - Southern Region
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
District)
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Clinch Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Karen Overcash
540-265-5175
kovercash@fs.fed.us
Flatwoods Job Corps
Conservation Center Municipal
Sewer Line
- Facility management
CE
Description: Construct sewer connection from Flatwoods Job Corps Center to new municipal Coeburn-Norton-Wise Waste
Water Treatment Authority line. Disconnect from on-site waste water treatment facility. This project is on hold
pending construction on private land
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44197
Location:
Flatwoods Vegetation
Treatment Project
EA
N/A
N/A
UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Wise. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Flatwoods Job
Corps Center in Coeburn, Virginia.
Charles Lane
03/2015
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:03/2015
276-679-8370
- Forest products
Comment Period Public Notice
charleslane@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
06/21/2013
(other than forest products)
Est. Objection Period Legal
- Road management
Notice 01/2015
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:
Pine Mountain Trail Recreation
Events
On Hold
UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Scott, Wise. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Flatwoods
Area.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/01/2013
Expected:10/2014
CE
10/2014
David Skinner
276-328-2931
dlskinner@fs.fed.us
Description: Request for two recreation event special use permits.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42760
Location:
10/01/2014 08:54 am MT
UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Dickenson, Wise. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pine
Mountain Trail area.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
District)
Pine Mountain Vegetation
Treatment Project
EA
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected
Implementation
Clinch Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Dickenson, Wise. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pine
Mountain.
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/02/2014
Expected:12/2014
03/2015
Terry Adams
276-328-2931
terryadams@fs.fed.us
Description: Prescribe burn approximately 1,500 acres to maintain/restore oak and southern yellow pine habitat and improve
soft mast production
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45561
Location:
Wallen Ridge Hazardous Fuels
Project
Decision
Shelby Williams
N/A
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
276-679-8370 x237
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
shelbywilliams@fs.fed.u
- Forest products
s
- 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.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31236
Location:
Straight Fork Prescribed Burn
Planning Status
UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Scott, Wise. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 1/2 mile
south of Big Cherry Reservoir along Forest Service Road 237.
- Fuels management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
11/30/2012
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 11/2014
Expected:01/2015
03/2015
Terry Adams
276-328-2931
terryadams@fs.fed.us
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
10/01/2014 08:54 am MT
Eastern Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
than one District)
AEP 765kV Transmission Line
Supplemental EIS
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Eastern Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
- Special use management
EIS
Planning Status
Developing Proposal
Est. NOI in Federal Register
09/2014
Expected:11/2014
12/2014
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Karen Overcash
540-265-5175
kovercash@fs.fed.us
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:
FY2015-2016 Oak
Enhancement and Precommercial thinning treatment
Project
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Mark Miller
02/2015
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Expected:01/2015
540-552-4641
- Forest products
Est. Scoping Start 11/2014
markmiller@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Description: Oak enhancement by crop tree release treatment and pre-commercial thinning will be implemented on
approximately 1000 acres in 60 stands across the district.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45441
Location:
Fork Mountain Vegetation
Management
EA
UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bland, Botetourt, Craig, Giles,
Montgomery, Pulaski. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Across the Eastern Divide Ranger District (see maps at District
office).
Mark Miller
01/2015
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:12/2014
540-552-4641
- Forest products
Comment Period Public Notice
markmiller@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
08/07/2013
(other than forest products)
Est. Objection Period Legal
- Watershed management
Notice 10/2014
- Road management
Description: Commercial timber harvest, Commercial Thinning, Non-commercial timber stand improvement, Treatment of nonnative 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:
10/01/2014 08:54 am MT
UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bland. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The
Bluefield-Wythe 69kv transmission line on NFS lands on Rich Mountain.
UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia, West Virginia. COUNTY - Monroe, Giles. West of
Waiteville, WV.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
than one District)
Renewal of Transmission and
Distribution Powerlines
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Eastern Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/22/2013
Expected:11/2014
11/2014
CE
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Derrick Miller
540-265-5128
derrickmiller@fs.fed.us
Description: Multiple lines for AEP
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43031
Location:
Roads Management
UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bland, Craig, Giles, Montgomery, Smyth,
Tazewell. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Across the district.
- Road management
EA
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 12/2014
Expected:04/2015
04/2015
Cynthia Schiffer
540-552-4641
cschiffer@fs.fed.us
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
in more than one District)
Chestnut Run Vegetation
Project
CE
10/01/2014 08:54 am MT
Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts (excluding Projects occurring
01/2015
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Expected:01/2015
- Forest products
Est. Scoping Start 10/2014
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Description: Comercially Harvest Timber and perform vegetation treatments to improve wildlife habitat.
R8 - Southern Region
John Donahue
540-291-2188
jdonahue01@fs.fed.us
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44170
Location:
UNIT - Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Botetourt. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Project is located in the Chestnut Run area of the Glenwood Ranger District.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
in more than one District)
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts (excluding Projects occurring
Columbia Gas Pipeline
Replacement - Little Cedar
Creek
- Special use management
CE
Description: Replace 6900' of existing gas pipeline within an existing and authorized right-of-way
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41020
Location:
Gilmore Hollow Vegetation
Project
EA
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/27/2014
Expected:12/2014
06/2015
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Kathy Hall
540-291-2188
khall@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Amherst. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Little Cedar Creek.
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
04/25/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 11/2014
Expected:01/2015
02/2015
John Donahue
540-291-2188
jdonahue01@fs.fed.us
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:
Jordan Bridge Replacement
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.
- Road management
EA
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 10/2014
Expected:01/2015
03/2016
David Whitmore
540-291-2188
davidwhitmore@fs.fed.u
s
Description: Replacement of the Jordan Bridge (built in 1927) will increase the maximum load capacity of the bridge to better
meet the needs of the Forest Service.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44663
Location:
Smith Flats Vegetation Project
EA
10/01/2014 08:54 am MT
UNIT - Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Amherst. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Forest Road #76 just above the Oronoco area, in Amherst County, Virginia.
John Donahue
N/A
- Forest products
Cancelled
N/A
540-291-2188
- Vegetation management
jdonahue01@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Description: Commercial Harvest of timber and non-commercial treatment of vegetation to improve wildlife habitat.
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44166
Location:
UNIT - Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Botetourt, Rockbridge. LEGAL Not Applicable. Project is located in the Smith Flats area of the Glenwood Ranger District.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
than one District)
Big Run (FSR 600) Road
Decommissioning
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
James River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
- Watershed management
- Road management
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 01/2015
Expected:05/2015
Project Contact
06/2015
EA
Karen Stevens
540-839-2521
karenlstevens@fs.fed.u
s
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:
Brattons Run Vegetation
Management
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.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
Completed
Actual: 07/21/2014
09/2014
EA
Karen Stevens
540-839-2521
karenlstevens@fs.fed.u
s
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:
Evans Tract Prescribed Burn
CE
Fore Mountain Early
Successional Habitat
UNIT - James River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockbridge. LEGAL - Not Applicable. In the
vicinity of Little California.
Steve Tanguay
N/A
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Cancelled
N/A
540-839-2521
- Vegetation management
stanguay@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
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.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
CE
Steve Tanguay
540-839-2521
stanguay@fs.fed.us
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:
10/01/2014 08:54 am MT
UNIT - James River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Alleghany. Approximately 2 miles west of
Clifton Forge, Virginia.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
District)
Barb Timber Sale
EA
EA
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Lee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Kevin Kyle
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Expected:06/2015
07/2015
540-984-4101
- Forest products
Est. Notice of Initiation 11/2014
khkyle@fs.fed.us
- Watershed management
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:
Church Timber Sale
Planning Status
UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Shenandoah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lee Ranger
District, Great North Mountain.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice
06/20/2014
Expected:10/2014
04/2015
Kevin Kyle
540-984-4101
khkyle@fs.fed.us
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:
Lee Forest Stand Improvement
UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockingham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lee Ranger
District, GWJeff.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/10/2014
Expected:10/2014
10/2014
Kevin Kyle
540-984-4101
khkyle@fs.fed.us
Description: Non-commerical thinning in young stands to enhance oak on approx 3700 acres
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44786
Location:
Massanutten, Tuscarora - Bear
Wallow Trails
UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia, West Virginia. COUNTY - Hampshire, Hardy, Frederick,
Rockingham, Shenandoah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lee Ranger District.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/10/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
04/2015
Stephanie Chapman
540-984-4101
slchapman@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposing to relocate short sections of trail on the Massanutten and Tuscarora - Bear Wallow Trails
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45248
Location:
10/01/2014 08:54 am MT
Expected:01/2015
UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Shenandoah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This area is
in Shenandoah County, VA just west of SR 678.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
District)
Moreland Gap
EA
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Lee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 11/2014
Expected:06/2015
Project Contact
07/2015
Kevin Kyle
540-984-4101
khkyle@fs.fed.us
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:
Newton Tract Plan
UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Shenandoah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lee Ranger
District, Shenandoah County.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/25/2013
Expected:10/2014
04/2015
Margaret McElveen
540-432-0187
memcelveen02@fs.fed.
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:
North Zone Miscellaneous
reforestation projects
CE
Kevin Kyle
02/2015
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Expected:01/2015
540-984-4101
- Vegetation management
Est. Scoping Start 11/2014
khkyle@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Description: Reforestation of areas infested by non-native invasive species (NNIS) with native species of trees and grasses.
Also includes areas where natural regeneration is inadequate (approx 300 acreas)
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44788
Location:
10/01/2014 08:54 am MT
UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Shenandoah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lee Ranger
District, Shenandoah County, 13 miles west of Woodstock, Virginia.
UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia, West Virginia. COUNTY - Hampshire, Hardy, Augusta,
Frederick, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Warren. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North Zone; Lee Ranger District and
North River District.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
District)
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Lee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Relocation of Mill Mtn Trailhead - Recreation management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/26/2014
Expected:11/2014
Project Contact
12/2014
Stephanie Chapman
540-984-4101
slchapman@fs.fed.us
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.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44784
Location:
Relocation of North Mtn Trail
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.
- Recreation management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/26/2014
Expected:11/2014
12/2014
Stephanie Chapman
540-984-4101
slchapman@fs.fed.us
Description: Relocate 3 sections of N Mtn Trail, totaling .42 miles
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44785
Location:
Tuscarora-Hawk Trail
UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia, West Virginia. COUNTY - Hardy, Shenandoah. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Lee Ranger District, Shenandoah county VA and Hardy county WV.
- Recreation management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:01/2015
04/2015
Stephanie Chapman
540-984-4101
slchapman@fs.fed.us
Description: Relocation of the Tuscarora-Hawk Trail near Dry Gap, WV.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45247
Location:
UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia, West Virginia. COUNTY - Hampshire, Frederick. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. This area is in Hampshire County, WV and Frederick County, VA near Capon Springs, WV.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
in more than one District)
10/01/2014 08:54 am MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/10/2014
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
in more than one District)
2015 Gypsy Moth Slow the
Spread Project
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 11/2014
Expected:03/2015
03/2015
EA
*NEW LISTING*
R8 - Southern Region
Russ MacFarlane
540-265-5168
rmacfarlane@fs.fed.us
Description: Aerial application of mating disruption pheromone on private and NFS lands along the front of gypsy moth
populations. A specific proposal is still being developed but we anticipate Bland and Wythe Counties.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45473
Location:
Crawfish Valley Wildlife Habitat
Project Contact
UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bland, Wythe. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. To be determined.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2014
Expected:02/2015
05/2015
Jay Martin
276-783-5196
jdmartin@fs.fed.us
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
Enhancement and stream
restoration
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
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:
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Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2014
Expected:12/2014
04/2015
Jay Martin
276-783-5196
jdmartin@fs.fed.us
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
Project Name
Project Purpose
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
in more than one District)
Ewing Mountain Vegetation
Management
CE
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Terry Adams
08/2015
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Expected:06/2015
276-328-2931
- Forest products
Est. Scoping Start 02/2015
terryadams@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
Description: Ewing Mountain vegetation management using prescribed burning, timber sale, NNIS control, and wildlife
openings.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44665
Location:
Fox Creek Horse Camp Vault
Toilet Installation
Planning Status
UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Carroll, Grayson, Wythe.
LEGAL - Not Applicable. Ewing Mountain in Wythe, Grayson and Carroll Counties.
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2015
Expected:09/2015
03/2016
CE
Sara Schell
276-782-4377
sschell@fs.fed.us
Description: Installation of a vault toilet to replace rental port-a-johns.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44196
Location:
Huff Hollow Prescribed Burn
CE
UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Smyth. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Fox Creek Horse Camp, State Route 603 in Troutdale, Virginia.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Fuels management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 12/2014
Expected:03/2015
03/2015
Terry Adams
276-328-2931
terryadams@fs.fed.us
Description: Prescribe burn 1467 acres at Huff Hollow on Brushy Mountain in Smyth, Bland and Tazewell Counties to reduce
fuel loading, increase oak regeneration and improve wildlife habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44664
Location:
Seasonal Road Closures
UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bland, Smyth, Tazewell. LEGAL
- Not Applicable. Little Brushy Mountain in Smyth, Bland, and Tazewell Counties.
- Road management
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2014
Expected:12/2014
02/2015
Beth Merz
276-783-5196
bmerz@fs.fed.us
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:
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UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Carroll, Grayson, Smyth,
Washington, Wythe. Various roads on the Mt. Rogers NRA.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
in more than one District)
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring
Special Use Authorization
Renewal for Existing Hayfields
on the Mount Rogers NRA
- Special use management
CE
Description: Special Use Authorization Renewal for Existing Hayfields on the Mount Rogers NRA
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44667
Location:
Special Use Authorization
Renewal for Outfitting &
Guiding on the Mount Rogers
NRA
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2014
Expected:11/2014
11/2014
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Sue Combs
276-783-5196
sscombs@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Grayson, Smyth, Wythe.
LEGAL - Not Applicable. Hayfields in Grayson, Smyth and Wythe Counties.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2014
Expected:11/2014
01/2015
David Skinner
276-328-2931
dlskinner@fs.fed.us
Description: Special Use Authorization for the renewal of Outfitting & Guiding permit for horseback riding on the Mount Rogers
National Recreation Area
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44669
Location:
UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Grayson, Smyth, Washington.
LEGAL - Not Applicable. Horseback riding activities will take place in Grayson, Smyth, and Washington Counties
in and around the high country area.
David Skinner
276-328-2931
dlskinner@fs.fed.us
Special Use Authorization
Renewal for Shuttle Services
and Bicycle Rental
- Special use management
CE
Description: Renew Shuttle service authorizations to do business on National Forest administered lands on the Mount Rogers
NRA.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44666
Location:
10/01/2014 08:54 am MT
Completed
Actual: 07/08/2014
10/2014
UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bland, Grayson, Smyth,
Washington, Wythe. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Virginia Creeper Trail and associated parking areas and
various trailheads in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
in more than one District)
Special Use Authorization for
concessionaire to operate
Beartree and Grindstone
Campgrounds
CE
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 08/28/2014
01/2015
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Sara Schell
276-782-4377
sschell@fs.fed.us
Description: Special Use Authorization for concessionaire to operate Beartree and Grindstone Campgrounds.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43376
Location:
Valley Divide Bike Trail
Planning Status
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.
- Recreation management
Completed
Actual: 06/06/2014
08/2014
CE
William Cober
276-783-5196
wcober@fs.fed.us
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:
Various Special Use Proposals
UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Smyth. East of Highway 16
between Troutdale and Sugar Grove.
- Special use management
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2015
Expected:02/2015
03/2015
David Skinner
276-328-2931
dlskinner@fs.fed.us
Description: Various special use proposals for hay fields, recreation services, events, communication site use, private access,
etc.
Location:
Woodpecker Vegetation
Management/Timber Harvest
EA
UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Carroll, Grayson, Smyth,
Tazewell, Washington, Wythe. Various areas on the Mt. Rogers National Recreation Area.
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 12/2014
Expected:02/2015
02/2015
Shelby Williams
276-679-8370 x237
shelbywilliams@fs.fed.u
s
Description: Vegetation management for wildlife habitat improvement including commercial timber harvest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33870
Location:
10/01/2014 08:54 am MT
UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Smyth. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Along Forest Road 16 and Forest Road 857.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
one District)
Briery Branch Dam
Rehabilitation
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
North River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than
- Watershed management
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 01/2015
Expected:07/2015
07/2015
EA
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Elwood Burge
662-236-6550
eburge@fs.fed.us
Description: Rehabilitate dam to be in compliance with dam safety
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43177
Location:
Gate Mountain Timber Sale
UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockingham. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Briery Branch.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
On Hold
N/A
N/A
EA
Gerardo Paez
540-432-8231
gpaez@fs.fed.us
Description: Commercial timber sale on approximately 400 acres to improve habitat conditions for various wildlife species.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30850
Location:
UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockingham. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Approximately 6 miles SW of Fulks Run, VA.
Hearthstone Dam Rehabilitation - Watershed management
- Special use management
EA
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 01/2015
Expected:06/2015
07/2015
Elwood Burge
662-236-6550
eburge@fs.fed.us
Description: Rehabilitation to bring the dam into State of Virginia compliance standards
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44212
Location:
Hone Quarry Dam
Rehabilitation
UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Augusta. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Hearthstone Lake.
- Watershed management
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 01/2015
EA
Expected:06/2015
07/2015
Elwood Burge
662-236-6550
eburge@fs.fed.us
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.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43176
Location:
10/01/2014 08:54 am MT
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
Project Name
Project Purpose
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
one District)
Marshall Run Timber Sale
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
North River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
On Hold
N/A
N/A
EA
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Elwood Burge
662-236-6550
eburge@fs.fed.us
Description: Commercial timber sale on 185 acres to enhance habitat for various wildlife species including black bear.
Prescribe Burn approximately 1300 acres.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=22524
Location:
Todd Lake Dam Rehabilitation
EA
UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockingham. North River Ranger District,
Virginia, Rockingham County, FDR 235, 3 miles west of Fulks Run.
- Watershed management
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 01/2015
Expected:07/2015
09/2015
Elwood Burge
662-236-6550
eburge@fs.fed.us
Description: Dam rehabilitation required to bring dam into compliance.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43178
Location:
Tom Lee Draft Timber Sale
EA
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UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Augusta. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Todd
Lake area.
Gerardo Paez
05/2015
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:05/2015
540-432-8231
- Forest products
Comment Period Public Notice
gpaez@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
04/11/2012
(other than forest products)
Est. Objection Period Legal
- Fuels management
Notice 02/2015
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.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
one District)
West Side Vegetation
Management Project
EA
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
North River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
05/02/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 11/2014
Expected:01/2015
01/2015
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Gerardo Paez
540-432-8231
gpaez@fs.fed.us
Description: Regeneration harvests primarily for oak regeneration of approximately 600 acres total, several thinnings,
temporary road construction.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44211
Location:
UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - West Virginia. COUNTY - Pendleton. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Along Forest Road 151, north of Highway 33.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
than one District)
Border Restoration Project
CE
R8 - Southern Region
Warm Springs Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2015
Expected:06/2015
10/2015
Karen Stevens
540-839-2521
karenlstevens@fs.fed.u
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:
Bratton and Wolf Special Use
Reauthorizations
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).
- Special use management
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
Yvonne Norman
540-962-2214
ynorman@fs.fed.us
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:
10/01/2014 08:54 am MT
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.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
than one District)
Hidden Valley Campground
Host Site Improvements
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Warm Springs Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 12/2014
Expected:02/2015
04/2015
CE
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Lorraine Thomas
540-839-2521
lthomas01@fs.fed.us
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.
Paddy Knob Early Successional - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Habitat
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/25/2012
Expected:12/2014
CE
04/2015
Steve Tanguay
540-839-2521
stanguay@fs.fed.us
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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This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
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