Fore Mountain, Morris Hill, and Coles Point Prescribed Burns
The Forest Service is proposing three prescribed burns on the James River Ranger District of the George Washington National Forest (GWNF).
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Coles Point and Morris Hill prescribed burn units are located adjacent to Lake Moomaw and the Fore Mountain unit is located northeast of Covington in Alleghany County, Virginia.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/02/2022 |
| Decision | 07/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2023 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.12 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(3); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
James River Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Fore Mountain, Morris Hill, and Coles Point Prescribed Burns
Decision Signed Date: 07/11/2022
Forests:
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Districts:
James River Ranger District
States:
Virginia
Counties:
Alleghany
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Sara Hivick
810-A
Covington, VA 24426
540-839-2521
sara.hivick@usda.gov
Last Updated: 7/11/2022