Decision Memo Completed

North Zone Prescribed Fire and Wildlife Habitat Enhancement Project

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Bath; Page; Rockingham; Shenandoah; Pendleton, Virginia; West Virginia Lee Ranger District

The project proposal includes prescribed fire on 4,500 acres and mechanical vegetation treatments on 90 acres within 7 individual locations across the North River and Lee Ranger Districts on the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest.

Location

the project activities are located across the North River and Lee Ranger Districts in seven individual locations.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/25/2024
2
Decision
04/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2025 (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; Timber Sales (Green)
North Zone Prescribed Fire and Wildlife Habitat Enhancement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/03/2025
ForestsGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest
DistrictsNorth River Ranger District; Lee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsForest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management