Environmental Assessment Completed

Barb Project

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Shenandoah, Virginia Lee Ranger District

Regeneration harvesting on approx. 537 acres, establishment of approx. 17 acres of wildlife openings, and approx. 145 acres of non-commercial stand improvement activities to promote mast bearing trees in immature stands.

Location

Compartments 215, 216, 217, 218 and 219 on the Lee Ranger District.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/28/2014
2
Comment Period
11/28/2014
3
Objection Period Start
07/01/2016
4
Decision
09/2016 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
01/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityTimber Sales (Salvage); Watershed Improvements
Barb ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/28/2016
ForestsGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest
DistrictsLee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsForest products