Decision Memo Completed

Whitetop Spruce Restoration

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Grayson; Smyth; Washington, Virginia Mount Rogers National Recreation Area

Release of red spruce on Whitetop Mountain to improve habitat for endangered Carolina northern flying squirrel and spruce-fir moss spider.

Location

Whitetop Mountain in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/03/2020
2
Decision
09/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Whitetop Spruce RestorationDecision Signed Date: 09/03/2020
ForestsGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest
DistrictsMount Rogers National Recreation Area
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsSpecial use managementVegetation management (other than forest products)