Little Mountain Prescribed Fire Project
Application of prescribed fire across approximately 2,674 acres.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project is located in Smyth County, VA, about 1 mile east of Sugar Grove, VA, on the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/19/2024 |
| Comment Period | 03/12/2025 |
| Decision | 05/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Districts:
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
States:
Virginia
Counties:
Smyth
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Joseph Elliott
3714 Hwy 16
Marion, VA 24354
276-782-4365
joseph.elliott@usda.gov
Last Updated: 4/8/2025