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.
Location
Project Area is located north of Sherando Recreation Area and south of the Coal Road (FSR 42).
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/07/2014
2
Decision
06/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2014 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Mill Creek Yellow Pine Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 06/09/2014 |
| Forests | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest |
| Districts | Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |