Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
07/01/2014 to 09/30/2014
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
In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice
03/31/2014
Expected:05/2014
06/2014
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:
Southern Region Caves and
Mine Closures
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.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
CE
Actual: 06/02/2014
07/2014
Dennis Krusac
404-347-4338
dkrusac@fs.fed.us
Description: The purpose of the action is to close caves and mines to minimize the transmission potential of white nose
syndrome and for the protection of associated wildlife species.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44053
Location:
07/01/2014 03:32 am MT
UNIT - Cherokee National Forest All Units, National Forests In Florida All Units, Kisatchie National Forest All
Units, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest All Units, National Forests In North Carolina All Units, Savannah
River Natural Resource Management and Res All Units, National Forests In Mississippi All Units, Ouachita
National Forest All Units, Francis Marion and Sumter National Forest All Units, National Forests In Texas All Units,
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area All Units, Daniel Boone National Forest All Units, George
Washington and Jefferson National Forest All Units, National Forests in Alabama All Units, Ozark-St. Francis
National Forest All Units. STATE - Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North
Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia. COUNTY - Lake, Okaloosa,
Santa Rosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Covington, Hale, Lawrence, Macon, Ashley, Benton, Montgomery, Murray,
Oglethorpe, Chickasaw, Randolph, Pontotoc, Jackson, Morgan, Whitley, Natchitoches, Vernon, Winn, Roanoke,
Berkeley, Edgefield, Newberry, Cocke, Monroe, Unicoi, Angelina, Nacogdoches, San Augustine, Craven,
Botetourt, Charlotte, Roanoke, Shenandoah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forest Systems lands: KY, VA,
TN, NC, SC, MS, AL, GA, FL, LA, TX, AR, OK.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
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)
Gypsy Moth Mating Disruption
Studies
- Research and Development
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
01/24/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 07/2014
Expected:07/2014
Project Contact
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:
Lower Cowpasture Restoration
EA
Karen Stevens
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Expected:12/2014
03/2015
540-839-2521
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Est. Notice of Initiation 08/2014
karenlstevens@fs.fed.u
- Forest products
s
- Vegetation management
(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:
07/01/2014 03:32 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.
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
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)
Revised Land and Resource
Management Plan for the
George Washington National
Forest
- Land management planning
EIS
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
06/03/2011
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 07/2014
Expected:07/2014
Project Contact
08/2014
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)
Clinch Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
R8 - Southern Region
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.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44197
Location:
Flatwoods Vegetation
Treatment Project
EA
Expected:12/2014
03/2015
UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Wise. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Flatwoods Job
Corps Center in Coeburn, Virginia.
Charles Lane
In Progress:
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Expected:09/2014
10/2014
276-679-8370
Comment Period Public Notice
- Forest products
charleslane@fs.fed.us
06/21/2013
- Vegetation management
Est. Objection Period Legal
(other than forest products)
Notice 08/2014
- Road management
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:
07/01/2014 03:32 am MT
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 08/2014
UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Scott, Wise. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Flatwoods
Area.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
District)
Pine Mountain Trail Recreation
Events
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Clinch Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/01/2013
Expected:08/2014
10/2014
CE
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
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:
Pine Mountain Vegetation
Treatment Project
EA
Jorge Hersel
N/A
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
334-727-2652
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
jorgehersel@fs.fed.us
- Forest products
- 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:
State Route 630 Right of Way
UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Dickenson, Wise. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pine
Mountain Trail area.
UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Dickenson, Wise. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pine
Mountain.
- Road management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/03/2012
Expected:06/2014
Actual: 10/29/2013
07/2014
David Skinner
276-328-2931
dlskinner@fs.fed.us
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:
07/01/2014 03:32 am MT
UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Wise. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 5
miles east of US 23 on State Route 630.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
District)
Wallen Ridge Hazardous Fuels
Project
- Fuels management
EA
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Clinch Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
11/30/2012
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 09/2014
Expected:10/2014
Project Contact
11/2014
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:
Wallen Ridge Prescribed Fire
Project
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.
- Fuels management
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
EA
*NEW LISTING*
Description: Prescribed Fire to Imporve Forest Health, Hazardous Fuels reduction in Urban interface (WUI), and Yellow Pine
regeneration.
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
than one District)
Fork Mountain Vegetation
Management
EA
Eastern Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
R8 - Southern Region
Mark Miller
12/2014
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:10/2014
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 08/2014
- 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:
07/01/2014 03:32 am MT
Terry Adams
276-328-2931
terryadams@fs.fed.us
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
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:07/2014
08/2014
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 08/2014
Expected:11/2014
12/2014
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
EA
07/01/2014 03:32 am MT
Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts (excluding Projects occurring
03/2015
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Expected:03/2015
- Forest products
Est. Notice of Initiation 08/2014
- 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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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
R8 - Southern Region
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:07/2014
Project Contact
06/2015
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 07/2014
Expected:09/2014
10/2014
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:
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.
Kathy Hall
540-291-2188
khall@fs.fed.us
Glenwood/Pedlar Ranger
District Special Use Renewals
for Communication Sites
- Special area management
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:
Highcock Knob Appalachian
Trail Relocation
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
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.
- Recreation management
Completed
Actual: 04/15/2014
CE
09/2014
Jonathan Wheeler
540-291-2188
jonathanwheeler@fs.fed
.us
Description: Relocate two sections of the Appalachian Trail totaling approximately 1 mile.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43588
Location:
07/01/2014 03:32 am MT
UNIT - Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockbridge. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Appalachian Trail approximately 3 miles southwest of Snowden, Virginia.
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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)
Jordan Bridge Replacement
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts (excluding Projects occurring
- Road management
EA
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 06/2014
Expected:12/2014
05/2015
*NEW LISTING*
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
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.
Location:
Mills Creek Yellow Pine
Restoration Project
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.
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Completed
Actual: 06/09/2014
11/2014
CE
Daniel Wright
540-291-2188
djwright@fs.fed.us
Description: Prescribed burn in conjunction with mechanical treatments on order to promote the regeneration of Southern
Yellow Pine species (such as Pitch Pine and Short-leaf Pine) within a 1,179 acre project area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43622
Location:
Smith Flats Vegetation Project
EA
South Pedlar Timber Stand
Improvement Project
UNIT - Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Augusta. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Project Area is located north of Sherando Recreation Area and south of the Coal Road (FSR 42).
John Donahue
02/2015
- Forest products
Developing Proposal
Expected:12/2014
540-291-2188
- Vegetation management
Est. Notice of Initiation 07/2014
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.
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Completed
Actual: 06/06/2014
07/2014
CE
John Donahue
540-291-2188
jdonahue01@fs.fed.us
Description: Perform a precommercial timber stand improvement treatment on young forested stands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44165
Location:
07/01/2014 03:32 am MT
UNIT - Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Amherst. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Young Forested Stands on the Pedlar 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 07/2014
Expected:09/2014
Project Contact
10/2014
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
EA
In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice
05/28/2014
Expected:07/2014
09/2014
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
11/2014
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Expected:08/2014
540-839-2521
- Vegetation management
Est. Scoping Start 07/2014
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
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2014
Expected:09/2014
09/2014
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:
07/01/2014 03:32 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 08/2014
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:08/2014
08/2014
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:
Cub Run Prescribed Burn
CE
Lee Forest Stand Improvement
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
Actual: 05/01/2014
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Description: Burn 3500 acres along Cub Run Road on the Massanutten Mountain
Tom Ledbetter
540-432-0187
tledbetter@fs.fed.us
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.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2014
Expected:09/2014
09/2014
Kevin Kyle
540-984-4101
khkyle@fs.fed.us
Description: Non-commerical thinning in young stands to enhance oak on approx 3700 acres
Location:
07/01/2014 03:32 am MT
05/2014
Web Link:
CE
*NEW LISTING*
UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockingham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lee Ranger
District, GWJeff.
UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia, West Virginia. COUNTY - Hampshire, Hardy, Frederick,
Rockingham, Shenandoah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lee Ranger District.
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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 08/2014
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
*NEW LISTING*
UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Shenandoah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lee Ranger
District, Shenandoah County, 13 miles west of Woodstock, Virginia.
Kevin Kyle
11/2014
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Expected:10/2014
540-984-4101
- Vegetation management
Est. Scoping Start 09/2014
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)
Location:
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.
Relocation of Mill Mtn Trailhead - Recreation management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:09/2014
10/2014
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
Location:
07/01/2014 03:32 am MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/26/2014
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.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
District)
Relocation of North Mtn Trail
Decision
Expected
Implementation
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/26/2014
Expected:08/2014
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Lee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Planning Status
09/2014
Stephanie Chapman
540-984-4101
slchapman@fs.fed.us
Description: Relocate 3 sections of N Mtn Trail, totaling .42 miles
Location:
UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia, West Virginia. COUNTY - Hardy, Shenandoah. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Lee Ranger District, Shenandoah county VA and Hardy county WV.
Renewal of Outfitter Guide
Special Use Permit-Seneca
Rocks Climbing School
- Special use management
CE
Description: Outfitter guide for climbing rock school
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43005
Location:
Completed
Actual: 05/13/2014
05/2014
Derrick Miller
540-265-5128
derrickmiller@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Shenandoah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Shenandoah
County.
Renewal of Special Use Permits - Special use management
for Recreational Events
Completed
Actual: 05/13/2014
05/2014
CE
Derrick Miller
540-265-5128
derrickmiller@fs.fed.us
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.
Renewal of Special Use Permits - Special use management
Completed
for Signal Knob
Communications Site
Description: Shenandoah Valley ED, TV, WVPT
CE
05/2014
Derrick Miller
540-265-5128
derrickmiller@fs.fed.us
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.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
07/01/2014 03:32 am MT
Actual: 02/18/2014
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring
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R8 - Southern Region
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
in more than one District)
2014 Gypsy Moth Slow The
Spread
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Completed
Actual: 04/28/2014
07/2014
EA
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Russ MacFarlane
540-265-5168
rmacfarlane@fs.fed.us
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:
Brush Creek House sale
CE
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.
- Regulations, Directives,
Orders
Completed
Actual: 04/30/2014
12/2014
Alex Faught
423-338-3313
afaught@fs.fed.us
Description: Sale of government property at 128 Lady Slipper Lane, Ivanhoe, VA in Grayson County.
Location:
Century Link Fiber Optic Cable
Utility Permit
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.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 01/31/2014
06/2014
CE
David Skinner
276-328-2931
dlskinner@fs.fed.us
Description: Authorization for utility line segments.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44190
Location:
Crawfish Valley Wildlife Habitat
UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Grayson, Smyth, Tazewell.
LEGAL - Not Applicable. Fiber optic line authorization along State Route 16.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 09/2014
Expected:12/2014
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:
07/01/2014 03:32 am MT
UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Wythe. Located approximately
4 miles north of Rural Retreat, VA along SR 727.
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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
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring
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:
Ewing Mountain Vegetation
Management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2014
Expected:09/2014
04/2015
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
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.
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.
Location:
Fox Creek Horse Camp Vault
Toilet Installation
Expected
Implementation
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 07/2014
Expected:12/2014
04/2015
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
*NEW LISTING*
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Fuels management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 09/2014
Expected:01/2015
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.
Location:
07/01/2014 03:32 am MT
UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Smyth. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Fox Creek Horse Camp, State Route 603 in Troutdale, Virginia.
UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bland, Smyth, Tazewell. LEGAL
- Not Applicable. Little Brushy Mountain in Smyth, Bland, and Tazewell Counties.
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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)
Seasonal Road Closures
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring
- Road management
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 09/2014
Expected:10/2014
01/2015
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
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:
UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Carroll, Grayson, Smyth,
Washington, Wythe. Various roads on the Mt. Rogers NRA.
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
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2014
Expected:08/2014
08/2014
Sue Combs
276-783-5196
sscombs@fs.fed.us
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Special Use Authorization
Renewal for Outfitting &
Guiding on the Mount Rogers
NRA
CE
*NEW LISTING*
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 07/2014
Expected:08/2014
08/2014
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
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.
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
07/01/2014 03:32 am MT
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2014
Expected:08/2014
08/2014
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
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring
- Recreation management
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/11/2014
Expected:07/2014
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.
CE
Location:
Tilson Tract Recreation and
Wildlife Habitat Enhancement
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
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
Actual: 05/16/2014
06/2014
CE
Jay Martin
276-783-5916
jdmartin@fs.fed.us
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:
Valley Divide Bike Trail
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.
- Recreation management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/05/2013
Expected:07/2014
08/2014
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 07/2014
Expected:07/2014
07/2014
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:
07/01/2014 03:32 am MT
UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Carroll, Grayson, Smyth,
Tazewell, Washington, Wythe. Various areas on the Mt. 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)
Woodpecker Vegetation
Management/Timber Harvest
EA
Expected
Implementation
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Smyth. Along Forest Road 16
and Forest Road 857.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
one District)
CE
Decision
Beth Merz
- Forest products
Developing Proposal
Expected:12/2014
02/2015
276-783-5196
- Vegetation management
Est. Scoping Start 09/2014
bmerz@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Description: Vegetation management for wildlife habitat improvement including commercial timber harvest.
Location:
Archer Knob Prescribed Burn
Planning Status
North River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Completed
Actual: 04/18/2014
04/2014
R8 - Southern Region
Tom Ledbetter
870-356-4186
tledbetter@fs.fed.us
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:
Briery Branch Dam
Rehabilitation
UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Augusta. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Great
North Mountain, about 3 miles northwest of Craigsville, VA.
- Watershed management
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 09/2014
EA
Expected:01/2015
03/2015
Elwood Burge
662-236-6550
eburge@fs.fed.us
Description: Rehabilitate dam to be in compliance with dam safety
Location:
07/01/2014 03:32 am MT
UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockingham. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Briery Branch.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
one District)
Gate Mountain 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
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 09/2014
Expected:01/2015
04/2015
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 09/2014
Expected:04/2015
07/2015
EA
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.
Location:
Marshall Run Timber Sale
UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockingham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Hone
Quarry Dam, near Hone Quarry campground.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
On Hold
EA
N/A
N/A
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:
07/01/2014 03:32 am MT
UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockingham. North River Ranger District,
Virginia, Rockingham County, FDR 235, 3 miles west of Fulks Run.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
one District)
Planning Status
Decision
North River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than
Renewal of Special Use Permit
at Elliott Knob Communication
Site
- Special use management
CE
Description: Virginia Broadcasting Corp
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43028
Location:
Expected
Implementation
Completed
Actual: 06/16/2014
08/2014
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Derrick Miller
540-265-5128
derrickmiller@fs.fed.us
UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Augusta. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Augusta
County.
Renewal of Special Use Permits - Special use management
for Recreation Events
Completed
Actual: 05/13/2014
07/2014
CE
Derrick Miller
540-265-5128
derrickmiller@fs.fed.us
Description: Washington Area Trail Riders, Virginia
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43027
Location:
Todd Lake Dam Rehabilitation
EA
UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockingham. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Rockingham County.
- Watershed management
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 09/2014
Expected:02/2015
04/2015
Elwood Burge
662-236-6550
eburge@fs.fed.us
Description: Dam rehabilitation required to bring dam into compliance.
Location:
Tom Lee Draft Timber Sale
EA
07/01/2014 03:32 am MT
UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Augusta. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Todd
Lake area.
Gerardo Paez
09/2014
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:08/2014
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 07/2014
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.
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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 07/2014
Expected:10/2014
04/2015
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:
07/01/2014 03:32 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 09/2014
Expected:11/2014
11/2014
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:08/2014
CE
08/2014
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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