Straight Mountain Recovery and Salvage Project

Location Summary:
The project area is accessible via Jeb Stuart Highway (US-58). It is located in the Big Laurel Creek-Whitetop Laurel Creek Watershed (HUC12: 060101020203).

Project Milestones:

Milestone	Date
Scoping Start	03/28/2025
Decision	05/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation	05/2025 (Estimated)

Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo

Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)

Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other

Lead Management Unit:
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area

Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations

Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management

Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage)

Current Status:
In Progress

Forests:
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest

Districts:
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area

States:
Virginia

Counties:
Washington

Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable

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Joseph Elliott
3714 Hwy 16
Marion, VA 24354
2767835196
joseph.elliott@usda.gov

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