This project pertains to the open maintenance of 14,000 acres of permanent grass and shrublands, 61,000 acres of road corridors, and 4,000 acres of existing gas and power line utility rights-of-way across the entire Forest.
Location
This EA pertains to all of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, except for Wilderness Areas.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/25/2024
2
Comment Period
09/2025 (Estimated)
3
Objection Period Start
11/2025 (Estimated)
4
Decision
12/2025 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
12/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Developed Site Management; Forest Vegetation Improvements; Trail Management; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Scenery Management; Grazing Structural Improvements |
| Forests | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest |
| Districts | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest All Units |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |