Decision Memo In Progress

Pine Mountain East Rx Fire Project

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Dickenson; Wise, Virginia Clinch Ranger District

The Forest Service is proposing the 726-acre Birch Knob, the 815-acre Skegg Branch, and the 1,034-acre Cable Gap prescribed burns on the Clinch Ranger District.

Location

The project area is located on Forest Service lands approximately 12 miles from Wise, VA in Wise and Dickenson counties along the Kentucky border.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/24/2023
2
Decision
09/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2024 (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)
ForestsGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest
DistrictsClinch Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management