Environmental Assessment Cancelled

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Oak and Woodland Restoration Project

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Alleghany; Amherst; Augusta; Bath; Bedford; Bland; Botetourt; Buchanan; Campbell; Craig; Dickenson; Giles; Grayson; Lee; Montgomery; Nelson; Pulaski; Roanoke; Rockbridge; Rockingham; Russell; Scott; Shenandoah; Smyth; Tazewell; Washington; Wise; Wythe; Radford; Roanoke; Hardy; Monroe, Virginia; West Virginia George Washington and Jefferson National Forest All Units

This is a forestwide project focused on the management of white pine stands across the Forest to increase desired mast producing hardwood species or native yellow pine. This EA will provide the framework for project selection and implementation.

Location

This project includes all of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Districts and the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/13/2020
2
Comment Period
10/2020 (Estimated)
3
Objection Period Start
07/2021 (Estimated)
4
Decision
08/2021 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
10/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
ForestsGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest
DistrictsGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)