Decision Memo Completed

Tilson Tract Recreation and Wildlife Habitat Enhancement

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Bland; Smyth, Virginia Mount Rogers National Recreation Area

AT relocation and early successional maintenance. Potential maintenance activities include prescribed fire and mechanical treatments

Location

Located approximately 5 miles southwest of Ceres, VA along State Route 610

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/04/2013
2
Decision
05/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Trail Management
Appalachian Trail Tilson Tract Relocation and Vegetation ManagementDecision Signed Date: 05/16/2014
ForestsGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest
DistrictsMount Rogers National Recreation Area
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementWildlife, fish, rare plants