Within the stands proposed for the pre-commercial thinning treatments there is a need to increase structural diversity; maintain species diversity; increase the vigor of released trees both to make them less vulnerable to disease and insect attacks.
Location
Eastern Divide Ranger District wide timber stand improvement
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/01/2018
2
Decision
10/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2020 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Forests | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest |
| Districts | Eastern Divide Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |