Decision Memo Completed

FY2015-2016 Oak Enhancement and Pre-commercial thinning treatment Project

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Bland; Botetourt; Craig; Giles; Montgomery; Pulaski, Virginia Eastern Divide Ranger District

Oak enhancement by crop tree release treatment and pre-commercial thinning will be implemented on approximately 1000 acres in 60 stands across the district.

Location

Across the Eastern Divide Ranger District (see maps at District office)

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/25/2015
2
Comment Period
02/25/2015
3
Decision
04/2015 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
FY 2015-2018 Timber Stand Improvement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/02/2015
ForestsGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest
DistrictsEastern Divide Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Forest products