Environmental Assessment Completed

Bobblets Gap Vegetation Project

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Bedford, Virginia Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts

Create early successional and late open canopy conditions to provide a diversity of age classes for wildlife species. The project also proposes timber stand improvement, prescribed burns, and other recreation and wildlife improvement actions.

Location

The project area is located approximately 13 miles northwest of Bedford in Bedford County, Virginia.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/01/2020
2
Comment Period
02/24/2021
3
Objection Period Start
04/19/2021
4
Decision
06/2021 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
09/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Bobblets Gap Vegetation ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/17/2021
ForestsGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest
DistrictsGlenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsForest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)