Decision Memo Completed

Horse Heaven Prescribed Burn

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

The purpose of this project is to shift the current conditions and fire return interval back into its historic range.

Location

Horse Heaven Mountain and Hurricane Mountain in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/11/2003
2
Decision
02/2004 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2021 (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 ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Horse Heaven Prescribed BurnDecision Signed Date: 02/27/2004
ForestsGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest
DistrictsMount Rogers National Recreation Area
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels management