North Zone Prescribed Fire and Wildlife Habitat Enhancement Project
The project proposal includes prescribed fire on 4,500 acres and mechanical vegetation treatments on 90 acres within 7 individual locations across the North River and Lee Ranger Districts on the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
the project activities are located across the North River and Lee Ranger Districts in seven individual locations.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/25/2024 |
| Decision | 04/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2025 (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:
Lee Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
North Zone Prescribed Fire and Wildlife Habitat Enhancement Project
Decision Signed Date: 04/03/2025
Forests:
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Districts:
North River Ranger District; Lee Ranger District
States:
Virginia; West Virginia
Counties:
Bath; Page; Rockingham; Shenandoah; Pendleton
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Jay Martin
102 Koontz Street
Edinburg, VA 22824
540-432-0187
Jay.Martin2@usda.gov
Last Updated: 4/3/2025