The Forest Service is proposing three prescribed burns on the James River Ranger District of the George Washington National Forest (GWNF).
Location
The Coles Point and Morris Hill prescribed burn units are located adjacent to Lake Moomaw and the Fore Mountain unit is located northeast of Covington in Alleghany County, Virginia.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/02/2022
2
Decision
07/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(3); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Fore Mountain, Morris Hill, and Coles Point Prescribed Burns | Decision Signed Date: 07/11/2022 |
| Forests | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest |
| Districts | James River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |