Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2014 to 06/30/2014 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 EA In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 08/16/2013 Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 03/2014 Expected:05/2014 06/2014 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 Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2014 CE *NEW LISTING* 05/2014 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. Location: 04/01/2014 04:46 am MT Expected:05/2014 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. Page 1 of 21 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 *NEW LISTING* In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 01/24/2014 Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 03/2014 Expected:06/2014 Project Contact 06/2014 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: 04/01/2014 04:46 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. Page 2 of 21 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 04/2014 Expected:04/2014 Project Contact 05/2014 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 *NEW LISTING* Location: Flatwoods Vegetation Treatment Project EA Expected:05/2014 06/2014 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: 04/01/2014 04:46 am MT Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2014 UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Scott, Wise. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Flatwoods Area. Page 3 of 21 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 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: 04/01/2014 04:46 am MT UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Wise. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 5 miles east of US 23 on State Route 630. Page 4 of 21 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 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 11/2014 Project Contact R8 - Southern Region 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 than one District) Eastern Divide Ranger District Prescribed Burns EA EA UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Botetourt, Craig, Giles, Montgomery. LEGAL - Not Applicable. District Wide. Mark Miller 07/2014 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:06/2014 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 05/2014 - 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: 04/01/2014 04:46 am MT R8 - Southern Region Jesse Overcash 04/2014 - Vegetation management Completed Actual: 09/27/2013 540-552-4641 (other than forest products) jovercash@fs.fed.us - Fuels management Description: Prescribed burns for pine restoration, fuel reduction in urban interface, creation of open oak woodlands, and to improve condition class. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33249 Location: Fork Mountain Vegetation Management Eastern Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia, West Virginia. COUNTY - Monroe, Giles. West of Waiteville, WV. Page 5 of 21 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:05/2014 05/2014 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 05/2014 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 *NEW LISTING* 04/01/2014 04:46 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. Page 6 of 21 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 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:05/2014 06/2014 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 Developing Proposal Expected:07/2014 09/2014 - Vegetation management Est. Notice of Initiation 04/2014 (other than forest products) Description: Commercially Harvest Timber and perform non-commercial timber stand improvement John Donahue 540-291-2188 jdonahue01@fs.fed.us 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 Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2014 Expected:05/2014 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 In Progress: Scoping Start 01/25/2014 Expected:04/2014 CE *NEW LISTING* 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: 04/01/2014 04:46 am MT 05/2014 UNIT - Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockbridge. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Appalachian Trail approximately 3 miles southwest of Snowden, Virginia. Page 7 of 21 George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Project Name Project Purpose George Washington and Jefferson National Forest in more than one District) Mills Creek Yellow Pine Restoration Project Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R8 - Southern Region Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts (excluding Projects occurring - Vegetation management (other than forest products) In Progress: Scoping Start 02/07/2014 Expected:08/2014 11/2014 CE *NEW LISTING* 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: Peavine Mountain Area Road Closure and Restoration Project Project Contact 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). - Watershed management - Road management Cancelled N/A N/A EA David Whitmore 540-291-2188 davidwhitmore@fs.fed.u s Description: Close to public motorized use and restore portions of FR 318, FR 36E, and FR 318B. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30788 Location: Smith Flats Vegetation Project EA *NEW LISTING* South Pedlar Timber Stand Improvement Project UNIT - Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Amherst. Nine miles southeast of Glasgow, Viginia, North of the James River. John Donahue - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:12/2014 02/2015 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) Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2014 Expected:07/2014 07/2014 CE *NEW LISTING* 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: 04/01/2014 04:46 am MT John Donahue 540-291-2188 jdonahue01@fs.fed.us UNIT - Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Amherst. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Young Forested Stands on the Pedlar Ranger District. Page 8 of 21 George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Project Name Project Purpose George Washington and Jefferson National Forest than one District) Alleghany County Communication Site Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R8 - Southern Region James River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more - Special use management Completed Actual: 03/27/2014 Project Contact 05/2014 EA Karen Overcash 540-265-5175 kovercash@fs.fed.us Description: New 178' monopole cellular tower (multiple carriers) with equipment building and propane generator Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42144 Location: Big Run (FSR 600) Road Decommissioning UNIT - James River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Alleghany. LEGAL - Not Applicable. . - Watershed management - Road management Developing Proposal Est. Notice of Initiation 06/2014 Expected:09/2014 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: Comment Period Public Notice 03/22/2013 Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 04/2014 Expected:06/2014 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: 04/01/2014 04:46 am MT UNIT - James River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockbridge. LEGAL - Not Applicable. In the vicinity of Little California. Page 9 of 21 George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Project Name Project Purpose George Washington and Jefferson National Forest than one District) Evans Tract Prescribed Burn CE Fore Mountain Early Successional Habitat Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact R8 - Southern Region James River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more 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 05/2014 Expected:06/2014 07/2014 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: UNIT - James River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Alleghany. Approximately 2 miles west of Clifton Forge, Virginia. George Washington and Jefferson National Forest District) Barb Timber Sale EA R8 - Southern Region Kevin Kyle 08/2014 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:08/2014 540-984-4101 - Forest products Est. Notice of Initiation 04/2014 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: 04/01/2014 04:46 am MT Lee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Shenandoah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lee Ranger District, Great North Mountain. Page 10 of 21 George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Project Name Project Purpose George Washington and Jefferson National Forest District) Church Timber Sale 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 In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 12/13/2013 Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 04/2014 Expected:06/2014 Project Contact 06/2014 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 EA UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockingham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lee Ranger District, GWJeff. - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 10/29/2013 Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 04/2014 Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Tom Ledbetter 540-432-0187 tledbetter@fs.fed.us Description: Burn 3500 acres along Cub Run Road on the Massanutten Mountain Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43002 Location: Moreland Gap EA UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Page, Rockingham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lee Ranger District. - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products Developing Proposal Est. Notice of Initiation 08/2014 Expected:02/2015 03/2015 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: 04/01/2014 04:46 am MT UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Shenandoah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lee Ranger District, Shenandoah County. Page 11 of 21 George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Project Name Project Purpose George Washington and Jefferson National Forest District) Newton Tract Plan Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R8 - Southern Region Lee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants CE In Progress: Scoping Start 02/25/2013 Expected:04/2014 Project Contact 06/2014 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: UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Shenandoah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lee Ranger District, Shenandoah County, 13 miles west of Woodstock, Virginia. Renewal of Outfitter Guide Special Use 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: In Progress: Scoping Start 07/22/2013 Expected:04/2014 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 Permit for Great North Mountain Communications Site - Special use management CE Description: Dominion Virginia Power Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43025 Location: 05/2014 Completed Actual: 09/11/2013 10/2013 Derrick Miller 540-265-5128 derrickmiller@fs.fed.us UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Shenandoah, Warren. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Great North Mountain. Renewal of Special Use Permits - Special use management for Recreational Events In Progress: Scoping Start 07/22/2013 CE Expected:04/2014 05/2014 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: 04/01/2014 04:46 am MT UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Page, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Warren. LEGAL Not Applicable. Page, Rockingham, Shenandoah and Warren Counties. Page 12 of 21 George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Project Name Project Purpose George Washington and Jefferson National Forest District) Planning Status Expected Implementation Expected:04/2014 Project Contact R8 - Southern Region Lee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Renewal of Special Use Permits - Special use management In Progress: for Signal Knob Scoping Start 07/22/2013 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 in more than one District) 2014 Gypsy Moth Slow The Spread Decision Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring - Vegetation management (other than forest products) EA In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 03/04/2014 Expected:06/2014 07/2014 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 In Progress: Scoping Start 11/18/2008 Expected:10/2014 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: 04/01/2014 04:46 am MT 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. Page 13 of 21 George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Project Name Project Purpose George Washington and Jefferson National Forest in more than one District) Century Link Fiber Optic Cable Utility Permit Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2014 Expected:06/2014 06/2014 CE *NEW LISTING* Project Contact R8 - Southern Region 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: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Grayson, Smyth, Tazewell. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Fiber optic line authorization along State Route 16. David Skinner 276-328-2931 dlskinner@fs.fed.us Century Link Fiber Optic Cable from Sugar Grove to Troutdale on State Route 16 - Special area management CE Description: Century Link plans to replace copper cable with fiber optic. It would follow Hwy 16 from Sugar Grove to Troutdale. Most of the cable will be buried but some sections will be on existing poles. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42557 Location: Crawfish Valley Wildlife Habitat Completed Actual: 01/31/2014 01/31/2014 04/2014 UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Grayson, Smyth. LEGAL - Not Applicable. From Sugar Grove to Troutdale on State Route 16. - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants CE Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2014 Expected:06/2014 06/2014 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: 04/01/2014 04:46 am MT Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2014 Expected:06/2014 06/2014 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. Page 14 of 21 George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Project Name Project Purpose George Washington and Jefferson National Forest in more than one District) Fox Creek Horse Camp Vault Toilet Installation Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring - Recreation management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2014 Expected:12/2014 04/2015 CE *NEW LISTING* R8 - Southern Region 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: Seasonal Road Closures Project Contact UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Smyth. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Fox Creek Horse Camp, State Route 603 in Troutdale, Virginia. - Road management CE Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2014 Expected:08/2014 12/2014 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: Special Use Authorization for concessionaire to operate Beartree and Grindstone Campgrounds UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, Washington, Wythe. Various roads on the Mt. Rogers NRA. - Recreation management - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2014 Expected:05/2014 06/2014 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 In Progress: Scoping Start 12/04/2013 CE Expected:05/2014 06/2014 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: 04/01/2014 04:46 am MT 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. Page 15 of 21 George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Project Name Project Purpose George Washington and Jefferson National Forest in more than one District) Valley Divide Bike Trail Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring - Recreation management CE In Progress: Scoping Start 02/05/2013 Expected:04/2014 08/2014 Project Contact R8 - Southern Region 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 05/2014 Expected:06/2014 08/2014 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: 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. Beth Merz 02/2015 - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:12/2014 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: 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) 04/01/2014 04:46 am MT North River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than Page 16 of 21 R8 - Southern Region George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Project Name Project Purpose George Washington and Jefferson National Forest one District) Archer Knob Prescribed Burn EA Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation North River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than - Vegetation management (other than forest products) In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 11/20/2013 Est. Objection Period Legal Notice 04/2014 Expected:05/2014 06/2014 Project Contact 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 04/2014 Expected:08/2014 08/2014 EA Elwood Burge 662-236-6550 eburge@fs.fed.us Description: Rehabilitate dam to be in compliance with dam safety 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: Hearthstone Dame Rehabilitation UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockingham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 6 miles SW of Fulks Run, VA. - Watershed management - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Notice of Initiation 05/2014 Expected:11/2014 EA *NEW LISTING* 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: 04/01/2014 04:46 am MT 11/2014 UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Augusta. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Hearthstone Lake. Page 17 of 21 George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Project Name Project Purpose George Washington and Jefferson National Forest one District) Hone Quarry 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 04/2014 Expected:08/2014 08/2014 EA Project Contact R8 - Southern Region 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 N/A N/A EA 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: UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockingham. North River Ranger District, Virginia, Rockingham County, FDR 235, 3 miles west of Fulks Run. Renewal of Special Use Permit 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: Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2014 Expected:05/2014 05/2014 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 Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2014 Expected:05/2014 CE 05/2014 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: 04/01/2014 04:46 am MT UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockingham. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Rockingham County. Page 18 of 21 George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Project Name Project Purpose George Washington and Jefferson National Forest one District) Todd Lake Dam Rehabilitation EA 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 04/2014 Expected:10/2014 03/2015 Project Contact R8 - Southern Region 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 West Side Vegetation Management Project EA *NEW LISTING* 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. Gerardo Paez 01/2015 - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:01/2015 540-432-8231 - Vegetation management Est. Notice of Initiation 04/2014 gpaez@fs.fed.us (other than forest products) 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) 04/01/2014 04:46 am MT Warm Springs Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more Page 19 of 21 R8 - Southern Region George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Project Name Project Purpose George Washington and Jefferson National Forest than one District) Border Restoration Project CE Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation 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 Project Contact 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 N/A N/A CE 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: Hidden Valley Campground Host Site Improvements 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. - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2014 Expected:06/2014 06/2014 CE 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: Little Neal Prescribed Burn CE UNIT - Warm Springs Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bath. Approximately 4 miles northwest of Warm Springs. - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) Completed Actual: 03/31/2014 04/2014 Karen Stevens 540-839-2521 karenlstevens@fs.fed.u s Description: Prescribe burn approximately 1,344 acres previously burned in 2008. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42361 Location: 04/01/2014 04:46 am MT UNIT - Warm Springs Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bath. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project is located in the northwest portion of Bath County, approximately 3 miles from the town of Warm Springs, VA, and adjacent to the Hidden Valley dispersed recreation area. Page 20 of 21 George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Project Name Project Purpose George Washington and Jefferson National Forest than one District) Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Warm Springs Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more Paddy Knob Early Successional - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Habitat In Progress: Scoping Start 09/25/2012 Expected:05/2014 CE 06/2014 Project Contact R8 - Southern Region 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. 04/01/2014 04:46 am MT Page 21 of 21 George Washington and Jefferson National Forest