Decision Memo Completed

North New Road Run Prescribed Burn

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Augusta; Highland; Pendleton, Virginia; West Virginia George Washington and Jefferson National Forest All Units

Rx burn about 5,450 acres to create open canopy conditions for restoration

Location

Shenandoah Mountain area

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/13/2015
2
Decision
03/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2015 (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 ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
North New Road Run Prescribed FireDecision Signed Date: 03/13/2015
ForestsGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest
DistrictsNorth River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)