Decision Memo Completed

Liberty Thinning

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Highland, Virginia North River Ranger District

This project proposes to mechanically thin less than 70 acres of white pine stands including 0.1 miles of temporary road construction.

Location

Project area is located on FDR 395 (Liberty Road) about 0.5 mile from the intersection of SR 616 (Lower Fork Road), and approximately 3.5 miles south of Headwaters, Highland County, Virginia.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/18/2019
2
Decision
03/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Liberty ThinningDecision Signed Date: 03/16/2020
ForestsGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest
DistrictsNorth River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)