Prescribe fire is proposed for multiple burn units totaling an estimated 12 acres in conjunction with a 1239 acres prescribe burn on the Marlinton RD of the Monogahela NF in Region 9. This will be part of the Fire Learning Network.
Location
The project is located NE of Minnehaha Springs, WV and NW of Mountain Grove, in Bath County, VA bordering Forest Road 55 directly N of SR 39.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/13/2016
2
Decision
02/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels) |
| Lockridge Cross Region Collaborative Prescribe Burn Project | Decision Signed Date: 02/06/2017 |
| Forests | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest |
| Districts | Warm Springs Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |