Ride-a-Horse Wildlife Habitat Improvement

The District proposes conducting a combination of commercial vegetation treatments, noncommercial vegetation treatments, and prescribed fire to promote desirable native vegetation and improve habitat conditions for wildlife.

Project Information

Expected Analysis Type
Decision Memo

Categorical Exclusion
Timber stand and/or wildlife habitat improvement activities which do not include the use of herbicides or do not require more than one mile of low standard road construction (Service Level D, FSH 7709.56)

Categorical Exclusion
Construction and realignment of up to 2 miles of NFS roads and associated parking areas.

Special Authority
Not applicable / Other

Lead Management Unit
Blueridge Ranger District

Notice and Comment Regulation
Not Subject to Regulations

Project Purpose
Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants; Forest products; Vegetation management (other than forest products); Fuels management; Road management

Project Activity
Fuel treatments (non-activity fuels); Forest vegetation improvements; Species habitat improvements; Noxious weed treatments; Road improvements/construction; Timber sales (green)

Project Status

Current Status
Analysis Completed

Project Decision Information

Ride-a-Horse Wildlife Habitat Improvement

Decision Signed Date
2025-05-29

Last Updated: 06/23/2025