Environmental Assessment Completed

White Pine Removal Project

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Bland; Pulaski; Wythe, Virginia Eastern Divide Ranger District

A focused forest restoration project to convert planted upland white pine stands to more site-suitable native forest communities.

Location

This project spans across the southern third of the Eastern Divide Ranger District within Bland, Pulaski, and Wythe Counties, Virginia.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/27/2022
2
Comment Period
04/12/2023
3
Objection Period Start
11/22/2023
4
Decision
05/2024 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Timber Sales (Green)
White Pine Removal ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/06/2024
ForestsGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest
DistrictsEastern Divide Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants