Hidden Valley Restoration and Management Project
This project proposes to conduct 7480 acres of prescribed burns, 23.4 miles of trail maintenance, streambank stabilization, replace a low water bridge, maintain early successional habitat and other wildlife habitat improvement actions.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Hidden Valley Restoration and Management Project is located in and surrounding Hidden Valley of Bath County, on the Jackson River approximately 4 miles west of Warm Springs, Virginia.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/21/2019 |
| Decision | 04/2020 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2020 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5); 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7); 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Warm Springs Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Recreation Management; Road Management; Fuels Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Watershed Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Developed Site Management; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Trail Management; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Hidden Valley Restoration and Management Project
Decision Signed Date: 04/20/2020
Forests:
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Districts:
Warm Springs Ranger District
States:
Virginia
Counties:
Bath
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Steve Tanguay
422 Forestry Road
Hot Springs, VA 24445
540-839-2521
steve.tanguay@usda.gov
Last Updated: 4/22/2020