Decision Memo Completed

Loves Run Yellow Pine Restoration Project

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

Use prescribed fire and mechanical treatments to promote the restoration of Short Leaf and Pitch Pine species within a 266 acre (approximate) project area.

Location

Off of Forest Service Road 42- Coal Road and adjacent to Loves Run.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/17/2016
2
Decision
02/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Loves Run Yellow Pine Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/01/2017
ForestsGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest
DistrictsGlenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)