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 Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Horse Heaven Prescribed Burn | Decision Signed Date: 02/27/2004 |
| Forests | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest |
| Districts | Mount Rogers National Recreation Area |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |