Environmental Assessment Completed

Potts Creek Vegetation Management EA

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Alleghany, Virginia James River Ranger District

This proposal will include commercial timber harvest and thinning, prescribed burns, and wildlife habitat development.

Location

The project area is located near Covington in Alleghany County, Virginia.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/24/2018
2
Comment Period
10/21/2021
3
Objection Period Start
02/17/2022
4
Decision
06/2022 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
07/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Potts Creek Vegetation Management EADecision Signed Date: 06/28/2022
ForestsGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest
DistrictsJames River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsForest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)