Buck Mountain Prescribed Burn
Use prescribed fire on 800 acres to promote box huckleberry, a locally rare species. Other objectives include restoration of open woodland conditions for grasses and shrubs.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Buck Mountain, approximately 9 miles southwest of Wardensville, WV.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/21/2015 |
| Comment Period | 08/21/2015 |
| Decision | 04/2016 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2016 (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:
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Buck Mountain Prescribed Burn
Decision Signed Date: 04/12/2016
Forests:
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Districts:
Lee Ranger District
States:
West Virginia
Counties:
Hardy
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Thomas Ledbetter
5162 Valleypointe Parkway
Roanoke, VA 24019
540-432-0187
tjledbetter@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 6/28/2016