Decision Memo Completed

Lockridge Cross Region Collaborative Prescribe Burn Project

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Bath, Virginia George Washington and Jefferson National Forest All Units

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 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)
Lockridge Cross Region Collaborative Prescribe Burn ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/06/2017
ForestsGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest
DistrictsWarm Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants