Jennings Creek Watershed Project
The purpose of this project is to increase the resilience and proper function of ecological systems within the watershed while providing for forest structural diversity, species diversity, soil and water conservation, and sustainable recreation.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Located on National Forest lands within Botetourt County. It is approximately 3 miles East of Arcadia, Virginia. The project area encompasses the entirety of the Jennings Creek watershed.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/03/2024 |
| Comment Period | 01/2025 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 03/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 05/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management; Watershed Management; Road Management
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Districts:
Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts
States:
Virginia
Counties:
Botetourt
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Nicholas Redifer
27 Ranger Lane
Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579
540-291-2188
nicholas.redifer@usda.gov
Last Updated: 8/10/2024