Environmental Assessment Completed

Eastern Divide Insect and Disease Project Phase II

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Bland; Giles; Pulaski; Wythe, Virginia Eastern Divide Ranger District

Promote oak regeneration and improve resiliency from stands affected by past and anticipated future defoliation from the gypsy moth through the use of timber harvest.

Location

Little and Big Walker Mountains, Flat Top Mountain, Brushy Ridge, Tract Mountain and Chestnut Mountain

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/16/2018
2
Comment Period
01/27/2020
3
Objection Period Start
10/06/2020
4
Decision
03/2021 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
04/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Eastern Divide Insect and Disease Project Phase IIDecision Signed Date: 03/26/2021
ForestsGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest
DistrictsEastern Divide Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)