The project will address factors contributing to reduced forest health and poor habitat quality by improving forest resilience against environmental stressors while increasing species and structural diversity across the landscape.
Location
Proposed treatment areas are located throughout the central portion of the Mt. Rogers NRA, from 1 mile south of the towns of Marion and Atkins, VA and just north of Sugar Grove, VA
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/07/2022
2
Comment Period
08/2024 (Estimated)
3
Objection Period Start
10/2024 (Estimated)
4
Decision
10/2025 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
11/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Forests | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest |
| Districts | Mount Rogers National Recreation Area |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |