Decision Memo Completed

Huff Hollow, Glade Mountain, and Crawfish Prescribed Burns

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

Prescribe burn 4334 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

Little Brushy Mountain in Smyth, Bland, and Tazewell Counties.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/18/2014
2
Decision
03/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements
Huff Hollow, Glade Mountain, & Crawfish Prescribed BurnsDecision Signed Date: 03/12/2015
ForestsGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest
DistrictsMount Rogers National Recreation Area
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plants