Decision Memo Completed

Cole Mountain and Tar Jacket Prescribed Burns

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Amherst, Virginia Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts

Prescribe Burn two areas: Cole Mountain (1,075 acres) and Tar Jacket Ridge (778 acres) on the Pedlar Ranger District, George Washington National Forest.

Location

Pedlar Ranger District, Amherst County, VA. Within and adjacent to the Mount Pleasant National Scenic Area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/28/2016
2
Decision
03/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2016 (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
Tar Jacket Ridge and Cole Mountain Prescribed BurnsDecision Signed Date: 03/30/2016
ForestsGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest
DistrictsGlenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plants