Decision Memo Completed

Eastern Divide Insect and Disease Project Phase I

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

The objectives of the developing proposal are to promote oak regeneration through coppice sprouting in order to maintain an oak component in areas impacted by gypsy moth defoliation.

Location

Bland County

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/06/2017
2
Decision
12/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Eastern Divide Insect and Disease Project Phase IDecision Signed Date: 12/12/2017
ForestsGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest
DistrictsEastern Divide Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Forest productsWatershed management