Decision Memo Completed

Fore Mountain, Morris Hill, and Coles Point Prescribed Burns

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Alleghany, Virginia James River Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.12 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(3); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Fore Mountain, Morris Hill, and Coles Point Prescribed BurnsDecision Signed Date: 07/11/2022
ForestsGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest
DistrictsJames River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)