Create early successional and open late woodland conditions to provide a diversity of age classes for wildlife species. The project also proposes timber stand improvement and other ancillary wildlife, watershed and road improvement actions.
Location
The project area is located approximately 12 miles east of Buena Vista in Amherst County, Virginia.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/06/2019
2
Comment Period
02/24/2020
3
Objection Period Start
01/25/2021
4
Decision
03/2021 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
06/2021 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Piney River Vegetation Project | Decision Signed Date: 03/22/2021 |
| Forests | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest |
| Districts | Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |