Currin Glade Vegetation Management
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.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
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 Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 10/07/2022 |
| Comment Period | 08/2024 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 10/2024 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 10/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 11/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Forest Products; Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
On Hold
Forests:
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Districts:
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
States:
Virginia
Counties:
Smyth; Wythe
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Christopher Shaw
3714 Hwy 16
Marion, VA 24354
276/782-4369
christopher.e.shaw@usda.gov
Last Updated: 2/26/2025