The objectives of the project are to promote oak regeneration through harvesting to maintain the oak component in areas impacted by gypsy moth defoliation, increase hardwood species composition, and improve pollinator habitat.
Location
Bath County
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/10/2019
2
Decision
09/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2019 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage) |
| Duncan Knob Project | Decision Signed Date: 09/13/2019 |
| Forests | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest |
| Districts | Warm Springs Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |