The proposed Straight Mountain Recovery and Salvage Project includes approximately 490 acres of National Forest System (NFS) lands located in Washington County, VA, about 6 miles east of Damascus, VA, on the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.
Location
The project area is accessible via Jeb Stuart Highway (US-58). It is located in the Big Laurel Creek-Whitetop Laurel Creek Watershed (HUC12: 060101020203).
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/28/2025
2
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage) |
| Straight Mountain Recovery and Salvage Project | Decision Signed Date: 05/16/2025 |
| Forests | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest |
| Districts | Mount Rogers National Recreation Area |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |