Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) 10/01/2012 to 12/31/2012 George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - R8 - Southern Region, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R8 - Southern Region, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Clinch Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Eastern Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, James River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Lee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, North River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Warm Springs Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Projects Occurring Nationwide
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Gypsy Moth Management in the United States: A Cooperative Approach EIS	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/19/2008 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2012	Expected:10/2012	01/2013	Noel Schneeberger 610-557-4121 nschneeberger@fs.fed.us
Description: The USDA Forest Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service are analyzing a range of strategies for controlling gypsy moth damage to forests and trees in the United States. Web Link: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/wv/eis/
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)	R8 - Southern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
James River/Warm Springs Road Decommissioning II EA	- Watershed management - Road management	Completed	Actual: 09/27/2012	11/2012	Karen Stevens 540-839-2521 karenlstevens@fs.fed.us
Description: Decommission approximately 30 miles of roads on the James River and Warm Springs Ranger Districts
Location: UNIT - James River Ranger District, Warm Springs Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Alleghany, Bath, Botetourt, Highland. Various road locations throughout the James River and Warm Springs Ranger Districts.
Little Mountain/Mad Anne Vegetation Management EA	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products)	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2012	Expected:12/2012	03/2013	Karen Stevens 540-839-2521 karenlstevens@fs.fed.us
Description: Harvest timber and improve wildlife habitat in the vicinity of Little Mountain
Location: UNIT - James River Ranger District, Warm Springs Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Alleghany, Bath. Approximately 4.5 miles northeast of Falling Springs.
Revised Land and Resource Management Plan for the George Washington National Forest EIS	- Land management planning	In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/03/2011 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2012	Expected:01/2013	01/2013	Karen Overcash 540-265-5175 kovercash@fs.fed.us
Description: Revised Forest Plan Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31884
Location: UNIT - James River Ranger District, Lee Ranger District, Warm Springs Ranger District, Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts, North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia, West Virginia. COUNTY - Hampshire, Hardy, Monroe, Alleghany, Amherst, Augusta, Bath, Botetourt, Frederick, Highland, Nelson, Page, Rockbridge, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Warren, Pendleton. Virginia and West Virginia, George Washington NF.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Clinch Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R8 - Southern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
AEP Jenkins-Pound 69kV Transmission Line Rebuild EA	- Special use management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/22/2012	Expected:11/2012	01/2013	Terry Adams 276-328-2931 dlskinner@fs.fed.us
Description: AEP proposes to rebuild about 6 miles of transmission line within its existing 100 ft. wide ROW. Approximately 1 mile of the line crosses USFS land. The project will include replacing the conductor and poles; and adding access roads to the permit.
Location: UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Wise. Project area is on Pine Mtn on west side of US 23 approx. 2.5 miles NW of Pound, Wise Co., VA.
Clinch Ranger District Hardwood Restoration EA	- Forest products	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/30/2012	Expected:10/2012	12/2012	Tyler Williamson 276-328-2931 tswilliamson@fs.fed.us
Description: Removal of Non-native White Pine from select areas on the clinch Ranger District to create conditions that will promote growth of native hardwoods.
Location: UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Lee. UNIT-Clinch Ranger District. STATE- Virginia. COUNTY-Lee. Lovelady Valley.
Flatwoods Vegetation Treatment Project EA	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Road management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2012	Expected:03/2013	05/2013	Terry Adams 276-328-2931 terryadams@fs.fed.us
Description: Fire management, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants, Forest products, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Road management
Location: UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Scott, Wise. Flatwoods Area.
Lauren's Camp Co-Op fuels reduction project CE	- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2012	Expected:01/2013	03/2013	Terry Adams 276-328-2931 terryadams@fs.fed.us
Description: Prescribed burn and mechanical treatment in a 90-400 acre zone adjacent to the Lauren's Camp Community to reduce natural fuel build up and improve plant vigor.
Location: UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Scott. LEGAL - Scott County, Virginia, South-East of the City of Nortn, and Soutt-West of the Town of Coeburn. Adjacent to Lauren's Camp Community on Osborn Ridge, Scott County, Virginia.
North Fork of Pound Natural Gas Development Project EIS	- Minerals and Geology	Cancelled	N/A	N/A	Thomas Collins 540-265-5152 tkcollins@fs.fed.us
Description: Natural gas development of 21 gas wells on a federal lease within an inventoried roadless area. Lease is held by production by a private well that is withdrawing federal minerals. Active lease predates roadless designation.
Location: UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Wise. Pine Mountain, Wise County, VA., Clinch RD.
Pine Mountain Vegetation Treatment Project EA	- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Road management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Tyler Williamson 276-328-2931 tswilliamson@fs.fed.us
Description: Wildlife habitat improvements, prescribed burning, timber harvest, trail work and noxious weed eradication. Acreages to be determined.
Location: UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Dickenson, Wise. Pine Mountain.
Wallen Ridge Hazardous Fuels Project EA	- Fuels management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2013	Expected:05/2013	07/2013	Terry Adams 276-328-2931 terryadams@fs.fed.us
Description: Prescribed Fire to Improve Forest Health, Yellow Pine Regeneration and Reduce Hazardous Fuels in Urban interface (WUI).
Location: UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Lee, Scott, Wise. West of US 23 and South of Big Stone Gap VA in wise, Lee and Scott Counties on Wallen Ridge.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Eastern Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R8 - Southern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Bastian Parking Lot CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2012	Expected:11/2012	12/2012	Jesse Overcash 540-552-4641 jovercash@fs.fed.us
Description: Construction of parking lot at US 52 and VA 615 intersection in Bastian.
Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bland. In the town of Bastian.
Eastern Divide Ranger District Prescribed Burns CE	- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2012	Expected:01/2013	03/2013	Jesse Overcash 540-552-4641 jovercash@fs.fed.us
Description: Prescribed burns for pine restoration, fuel reduction in urban interface, creation of open oak woodlands, and to improve condition class.
Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Botetourt, Craig, Giles, Montgomery. District Wide.
FY2012-2015 Oak Enhancement and Pre-Commericial Thinning Treatments Project CE	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products)	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2012	Expected:01/2013	03/2013	Mark Miller 540-552-4641 markmiller@fs.fed.us
Description: Oak enhancment (to establish oak seedlings in advance of future harvests) and pre-commercial thinning (crop tree release) treatments will be implemented on approximately 1500 acres in 70 stands across the district.
Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bland, Craig, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski. Across Eastern Divide Ranger District.
Flat Top Trails - formerly Dismal Creek Horse Trails CE	- Recreation management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Sheryl Lyles 540-552-4641 slyles@fs.fed.us
Description: Development of new trail segments and closure of unsustainable segments of trail in the Flat Top Trail System area.
Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Giles. East of Hollybrook to Narrows.
Fork Mountain Vegetation Management EA	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Road management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2012	Expected:04/2013	08/2013	Mark Miller 540-552-4641 markmiller@fs.fed.us
Description: Commercial timber harvest, Commercial Thinning, Non-commercial timber stand improvement, Treatment of non-native invasive species, planting oak and American Chestnut seedlings, Prescribed burning
Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia, West Virginia. COUNTY - Monroe, Giles. West of Waiteville, WV.
Gold Bond Oak Enhancement Prescribed Burn Expansion Project CE	- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management	Cancelled	N/A	N/A	Mark Miller 540-552-4641 markmiller@fs.fed.us
Description: Expand prescribed burn area- Gold Bond post harvest prescribed burn. Gold Bond expansion will add approximately 40 acres. Purpose of the expansion is to promote oak regeneration.
Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Giles. Giles County near the Gold Bond community in the Stony Creek watershed.
Kimballton Mine exploratory drilling CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special area management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/23/2012	Expected:10/2012	11/2012	Jesse Overcash 540-552-4641 jovercash@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposed drilling of two exploratory core holes associated with existing underground limestone mining under National Forest lands near Olean in Giles County, Virginia.
Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Giles. Project area is approximately 1 air mile east of Olean, Virginia.
Patterson ATV Area Closure EA	- Recreation management	Cancelled	N/A	N/A	Cynthia Schiffer 540-552-4641 cschiffer@fs.fed.us
Description: Close out all trails and rehabilitate trails and parking areas and remove vault toilet.
Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Botetourt. Patterson Creek area.
Poverty Creek American Chestnut Research Plot Expansion Project CE	- Heritage resource management - Special area management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Research and Development	Completed	Actual: 01/24/2012	08/2012	Mark Miller 540-552-4641 markmiller@fs.fed.us
Description: Expand existing American Chestnut Cooperators research plot by 0.25 acre below Poverty Creek road, Cutting and removing trees, planting new American Chestnuts. This decision has been signed and the project implementation has begun.
Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Montgomery. South of Poverty Creek Road; northwest of Pandapas Pond.
Poverty Creek Trail Reroutes and Additions CE	- Recreation management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 12/2012	Expected:03/2013	05/2013	Sheryl Lyles 540-552-4641 slyles@fs.fed.us
Description: Development of new trail segments and closure of unsustainable segments of trail.
Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Botetourt, Craig, Giles, Montgomery. Eastern Divide Ranger District, Virginia, Montgomery County.
Rich Mountain Vegetation Management EA	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/19/2011	Expected:12/2012	04/2013	William Ellis 540-552-4641 williamsellis@fs.fed.us
Description: Commercial timber harvest, commericial thinning, Non-commercial timber stand improvement, Treatment of non-native species, prescribed burning
Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bland. 4 miles north-northwest of Bastian, VA.
Roads Management EA	- Road management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2012	Expected:01/2013	03/2013	Cynthia Schiffer 540-552-4641 cschiffer@fs.fed.us
Description: Change travel management status (opening and closing dates on selected roads) across the district.
Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia, West Virginia. COUNTY - Monroe, Bland, Botetourt, Craig, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski. Select roads across the district.
Tract J-1732 Fee Conveyance CE *NEW LISTING*	- Recreation management - Land ownership management	Cancelled	N/A	N/A	Karen Overcash 540-265-5175 kovercash@fs.fed.us
Description: Tract 1144 was originally purchased for Appalachian National Scenic Trail location. AT will be relocated away from tract. Portion of tract (now referenced as J-1732) will no longer be needed.
Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Giles. Tract is located north of the Celanese Acetate LLC plant located between towns of Narrows and Pearisburg, southwest side of Peters Mtn, north of the New River.
White Rocks Vegetation Management EA	- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products)	Completed	Actual: 01/17/2012	01/2013	Mark Miller 540-552-4641 markmiller@fs.fed.us
Description: This project (thinning, group selection, planting, spot control of fern) was listed in the previous SOPA. Includes non-native invasive species treatment. The decision has been signed and the timber sale is out for bids.
Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bland. Near White Rocks campground area.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R8 - Southern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
BARC Electric Cooperative Herbicide Use EA	- Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Kathy Hall 540-291-2188 khall@fs.fed.us
Description: Maintain powerline right-of-ways with herbicide
Location: UNIT - Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockbridge. Big Irish Creek and Big Mary's Creek Pedlar Ranger District.
Big Piney Mountain Vegetation Project EA	- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/22/2012	Expected:10/2012	01/2013	John Donahue 540-291-2188 jdonahue01@fs.fed.us
Description: Commercial Timber Harvest, Non-Commercial Timber Stand Improvement, Wildlife Habitat Improvement
Location: UNIT - Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Amherst. Pedlar Ranger District, Amherst County, Virginia, East of Blue Ridge Parkway.
Coles Run Dam and Reservoir Rehab Project EA	- Watershed management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/31/2011	Expected:11/2012	03/2013	Joanne Sanfilippo 970-870-2210 jmsanfilippo@fs.fed.us
Description: Rehab Coles Run Dam and associated reservoir and infrastructure associated with public water service to meet requirements of Virginia's Dam Safety Act
Location: UNIT - Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Augusta. Coles Run.
Fletcher Mountain Vegetation Project EA	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants	On Hold	N/A	N/A	John Donahue 540-291-2188 jdonahue01@fs.fed.us
Description: Thin 110 acres of oak/poplar forest, restore one existing wildlife opening and other wildlife habitat improvement work.
Location: UNIT - Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Amherst. Compartment 1201, Approximately 7 miles east of Buena Vista, Virginia.
Peavine Mountain Area Road Closure and Restoration Project EA	- Watershed management - Road management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/10/2009	Expected:10/2012	12/2012	David Whitmore 540-291-2188 davidwhitmore@fs.fed.us
Description: Close to public motorized use and restore portions of FR 318, FR 36E, and FR 318B.
Location: UNIT - Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Amherst. Nine miles southeast of Glasgow, Viginia, North of the James River.
Pedlar Timber Stand Improvement CE *NEW LISTING*	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/07/2012	Expected:04/2013	05/2013	John Donahue 540-291-2188 jdonahue01@fs.fed.us
Description: Perform a pre-commercial crop tree release on approximately 340 acres in 14 seperate young forest stands.
Location: UNIT - Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Amherst. Pedlar Ranger District, Pedlar River Watershed.
Rockbridge County Public Service Authority Water Tank Replacement CE	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2012	Expected:01/2013	03/2013	Kathy Hall 540-291-2188 khall@fs.fed.us
Description: Replacement of an existing water storage tank
Location: UNIT - Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockbridge. Long Hollow outside of Buena Vista.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, James River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R8 - Southern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Evans Tract Prescribed Burn CE	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products)	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2013	Expected:03/2013	04/2013	Ed Haverlack 540-962-2214 ehaverlack@fs.fed.us
Description: Prescribed burn a wildlife clearing of approximately 80 acres to improve quality forage and nutrient cycling
Location: UNIT - James River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Alleghany. 4-5 miles east-southeast of Clifton Forge, in Alleghany County, Virginia, off of state road 633.
Jackson River Public Access CE	- Recreation management - Watershed management	Cancelled	N/A	N/A	Lorraine Thomas 540-839-2521 lthomas01@fs.fed.us
Description: Repair and maintain public access sites along the Jackson River, includes parking areas and canoe access sites.
Location: UNIT - James River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Alleghany. Approximately 4-9 miles north of Covington along the Jackson River.
Peters Mountain Access EA	- Recreation management - Road management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/21/2010	Expected:11/2012	01/2013	Karen Stevens 540-839-2521 karenlstevens@fs.fed.us
Description: Restore public motorized access to Peters Mountain.
Location: UNIT - James River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Alleghany. Ten miles southwest of Covington, Virginia in Alleghany County.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Lee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R8 - Southern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Barb Timber Sale EA	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Watershed management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/22/2011	Expected:01/2013	05/2013	Holden Mason 540-984-4101 hmason@fs.fed.us
Description: Harvesting timber on approximately 414 acres. Project situated in compartments 215,216,217,218 and 219 in Shenandoah County along Great North Mountain
Location: UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Shenandoah. Lee Ranger District, Great North Mountain.
Church Timber Sale EA	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/01/2011	Expected:02/2013	05/2013	Holden Mason 540-984-4101 hmason@fs.fed.us
Description: Harvesting timber on approximately 160 acres. this proposal is situated in compartments 221 and 250 in Rockingham County, Virginia along the eastern sideslopes of Church Mountain along FDR 482 and FDR 1615
Location: UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockingham. Lee Ranger District, GWJeff.
Gerhard Shelter Trail Relocation CE	- Recreation management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/05/2009	Expected:12/2013	02/2013	Katie Donahue 540-984-4101 kdonahue@fs.fed.us
Description: MA 15 & 9 on the Lee District. Relocating two very steep sections that exceed 60 percent slope and difficult to maintain
Location: UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Shenandoah. GWJEFF, Lee Ranger District, Shenandoah County, VA.
Little Schloss and Second Mt Prescribed Burns CE	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products)	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Katie Donahue 540-984-4101 kdonahue@fs.fed.us
Description: Burn 1,500 acres at Little Schloss and 1,000 acres on Second Mt. The decision for Second Mtn was made on 7/15/2009. The decision for Little Schloss has not been made yet.
Location: UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockingham, Shenandoah. Little Schloss and Second Mt.
Squirrel Gap Trail Relocation CE	- Recreation management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2012	Expected:01/2013	03/2013	Cameron Seals 540-984-4101 cseals@fs.fed.us
Description: MA15 on the Lee District. Relocate trail off private land accross land owned by WVDNR.
Location: UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - West Virginia. COUNTY - Hardy. Lee Ranger District, Hardy County, WV.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R8 - Southern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Appalachian Trail Desert Dog and Reed Creek Relocations CE	- Recreation management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/25/2011	Expected:12/2012	08/2013	William Cober 276-783-5196 wcober@fs.fed.us
Description: Desert Dog: Relocate 1400' section of AT, 6 miles north of I-81 near Groseclose, VA in Smyth County. Reed Creek: Relocate approximately 300' section of trail in Crawfish Valley area of Wythe Co about 2.7 miles north of Desert Dog relocation.
Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Smyth, Wythe. Appalachian Trail north of I-81 in Smyth and Wythe Counties.
Brush Creek House sale CE	- Regulations, Directives, Orders	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/18/2008	Expected:11/2012	01/2013	Carla Dunn 540-265-5197 cdunn@fs.fed.us
Description: Sale of government property at 128 Lady Slipper Lane, Ivanhoe, VA in Grayson County.
Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Grayson. LEGAL - 128 Lady Slipper Lane, Ivanhoe, VA , Grayson County. 128 Lady Slipper Lane, Ivanhoe, VA , Grayson County.
Comers Creek grazing EA	- Grazing management	Completed	Actual: 09/27/2012	10/2012	Tom Blevins 276-783-5196 tblevins@fs.fed.us
Description: Grazing allotment
Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Grayson. Comers Creek drainage.
Comers Rock Overlook Trail CE	- Recreation management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/22/2011	Expected:12/2012	10/2013	Sara Schell 276-782-4377 sschell@fs.fed.us
Description: Rehabilitation of the Comers Rock trailhead, trail, and viewing platform.
Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Wythe. Trail from the parking lot to the Comers Rock Overlook in Wythe County.
Cripple Creek Grazing EA	- Grazing management	Completed	Actual: 09/27/2012	10/2012	Tom Blevins 276-783-5196 tblevins@fs.fed.us
Description: grazing allotment reauthorization
Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Wythe. Eight pastures in Cripple Creek area in Wythe County.
Iron Mountain Grazing EA	- Grazing management	Completed	Actual: 09/27/2012	10/2012	Tom Blevins 276-783-5196 tblevins@fs.fed.us
Description: grazing allotment reauthorization
Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Grayson. Four pastures in Grayson County.
Iron Mountain Trailhead CE	- Recreation management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2012	Expected:01/2013	03/2013	Sara Schell 276-782-4377 sschell@fs.fed.us
Description: Recreation Enhancements to Iron Mountain Trailhead and State Route 600 Overlook.
Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Smyth. Overlook along State Route in Smyth County.
Killinger Creek Abandoned Mineland Reclamation CE	- Watershed management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Beth Merz 276-783-5196 bmerz@fs.fed.us
Description: Restore, shape and vegetate adandoned sand mine.
Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Smyth. Located off FS 86, Glade Mountain.
Konnarock Grazing EA	- Grazing management	Completed	Actual: 09/27/2012	10/2012	Tom Blevins 276-783-5196 tblevins@fs.fed.us
Description: Grazing Allotment Reauthorization
Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Smyth. Whitetop Laurel drainage.
Mt. Rogers Prescribed Burning - Currin Valley, Homestead & Comers Rock CE	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Fuels management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Beth Merz 276-783-5196 bmerz@fs.fed.us
Description: landscape scale fuels reduction, wildlife habitat project
Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Smyth. Currin Valley, Homestead & Comers Rock.
Seasonal Road Closures CE	- Road management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2012	Expected:01/2013	03/2013	Beth Merz 276-783-5196 bmerz@fs.fed.us
Description: Seasonal Road Closures as conditions warrent, for resource protection and public safety
Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, Washington, Wythe. Various roads on the Mt. Rogers NRA.
Valley Divide Bike Trail CE	- Recreation management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	William Cober 276-783-5196 wcober@fs.fed.us
Description: Construct new mountain bike trail east of Raccoon Branch Wilderness.
Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Smyth. East of Highway 16 between Troutdale and Sugar Grove.
Various Special Use Proposals CE	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2012	Expected:12/2012	01/2013	David Skinner 276-328-2931 dlskinner@fs.fed.us
Description: Various special use proposals for hay fields, recreation services, events, communication site use, private access, etc.
Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wythe. Various areas on the Mt. Rogers National Recreation Area.
Woodpecker Vegetation Management/Timber Harvest EA	- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products)	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Beth Merz 276-783-5196 bmerz@fs.fed.us
Description: Vegetation management for wildlife habitat improvement including commercial timber harvest.
Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Smyth. Along Forest Road 16 and Forest Road 857.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, North River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R8 - Southern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Gate Mountain Timber Sale EA	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Gerardo Paez 540-432-8231 gpaez@fs.fed.us
Description: Commercial timber sale on approximately 400 acres to improve habitat conditions for various wildlife species.
Location: UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockingham. Approximately 6 miles SW of Fulks Run, VA.
Line 550 Special Use Permit CE	- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Special use management - Road management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012	Expected:08/2012	09/2012	Derrick Miller 540-265-5128 derrickmiller@fs.fed.us
Description: Renewal of permit to operate and maintain a 500 kV transmission line on a ROW by Dominion Virginia Power across FS. Permitted action includes veg. control, cutting of danger trees, maintenance of access, and grading for minimum clearance compliance
Location: UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia, West Virginia. COUNTY - Rockingham, Pendleton. LEGAL - ROW across Forest Service. Transmission line and associated access roads from Pendleton County, West Virginia though Rockingham County, Virginia.
Marshall Run Timber Sale EA	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Elwood Burge 662-236-6550 eburge@fs.fed.us
Description: Commercial timber sale on 185 acres to enhance habitat for various wildlife species including black bear. Prescribe Burn approximately 1300 acres.
Location: UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockingham. North River Ranger District, Virginia, Rockingham County, FDR 235, 3 miles west of Fulks Run.
Tom Lee Draft Timber Sale EA	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/12/2012	Expected:04/2013	06/2013	Gerardo Paez 540-432-8231 gpaez@fs.fed.us
Description: Fuelwood and timber sale on approximately 292 acres to improve habitat conditions for various wildlife species.
Location: UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Augusta. LEGAL - NFS. Approximately 2 miles west of Deerfield, VA.
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Warm Springs Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)	R8 - Southern Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Border Restoration Project CE	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products)	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2012	Expected:12/2012	03/2013	Karen Stevens 540-839-2521 karenlstevens@fs.fed.us
Description: Prescribe burn 31,475 acres within 23 areas on National Forest and VDGIF property as part of the Appalachian Fire Learning Network.
Location: UNIT - Warm Springs Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bath, Highland. Along the Virginia and West Virginia state boundary from Lake Moomaw to Ruckman Draft (north of State Route 84).
Bratton and Wolf Special Use Reauthorizations CE	- Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Yvonne Norman 540-962-2214 ynorman@fs.fed.us
Description: Reauthorize use of National Forest for 1) water supply well (Wolf) and 2) use of existing road to provide access to private property
Location: UNIT - Warm Springs Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bath. Wolf Location is along State Route 614 & Muddy Run, Bratton Location is on Piney Ridge near Highland Cty Line.
Hidden Valley Campground Host Site Improvements CE	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2012	Expected:12/2012	12/2012	Lorraine Thomas 540-839-2521 lthomas01@fs.fed.us
Description: Upgrade Hidden Valley Campground host with an electrical hookup.
Location: UNIT - Warm Springs Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bath. Approximately 4 miles northwest of Warm Springs.
Paddy Knob Early Successional Habitat CE	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants	In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/27/2012	Expected:11/2012	11/2012	Steve Tanguay 540-839-2521 stanguay@fs.fed.us
Description: Create early successional habitat in the vincinity of Paddy Knob.
Location: UNIT - Warm Springs Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bath. Approximately 8 miles northeast of Mountain Grove.
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Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
10/01/2012 to 12/31/2012
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest

This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.

Projects Occurring Nationwide

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Gypsy Moth Management in the United States: A Cooperative Approach
EIS

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/19/2008
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2012

Expected:10/2012

01/2013

Noel Schneeberger
610-557-4121
nschneeberger@fs.fed.us

Description: The USDA Forest Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service are analyzing a range of strategies for controlling gypsy moth damage to forests and trees in the United States.
Web Link: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/wv/eis/

Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide.

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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)

R8 - Southern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

James River/Warm Springs Road Decommissioning II
EA

- Watershed management
- Road management

Completed

Actual: 09/27/2012

11/2012

Karen Stevens
540-839-2521
karenlstevens@fs.fed.us

Description: Decommission approximately 30 miles of roads on the James River and Warm Springs Ranger Districts

Location: UNIT - James River Ranger District, Warm Springs Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Alleghany, Bath, Botetourt, Highland. Various road locations throughout the James River and Warm Springs Ranger Districts.

Little Mountain/Mad Anne Vegetation Management
EA

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2012

Expected:12/2012

03/2013

Karen Stevens
540-839-2521
karenlstevens@fs.fed.us

Description: Harvest timber and improve wildlife habitat in the vicinity of Little Mountain

Location: UNIT - James River Ranger District, Warm Springs Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Alleghany, Bath. Approximately 4.5 miles northeast of Falling Springs.

Revised Land and Resource Management Plan for the George Washington National Forest
EIS

- Land management planning

In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/03/2011
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2012

Expected:01/2013

01/2013

Karen Overcash
540-265-5175
kovercash@fs.fed.us

Description: Revised Forest Plan
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31884

Location: UNIT - James River Ranger District, Lee Ranger District, Warm Springs Ranger District, Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts, North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia, West Virginia. COUNTY - Hampshire, Hardy, Monroe, Alleghany, Amherst, Augusta, Bath, Botetourt, Frederick, Highland, Nelson, Page, Rockbridge, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Warren, Pendleton. Virginia and West Virginia, George Washington NF.

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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Clinch Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R8 - Southern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

AEP Jenkins-Pound 69kV Transmission Line Rebuild
EA

- Special use management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/22/2012

Expected:11/2012

01/2013

Terry Adams
276-328-2931
dlskinner@fs.fed.us

Description: AEP proposes to rebuild about 6 miles of transmission line within its existing 100 ft. wide ROW. Approximately 1 mile of the line crosses USFS land. The project will include replacing the conductor and poles; and adding access roads to the permit.

Location: UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Wise. Project area is on Pine Mtn on west side of US 23 approx. 2.5 miles NW of Pound, Wise Co., VA.

Clinch Ranger District Hardwood Restoration
EA

- Forest products

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/30/2012

Expected:10/2012

12/2012

Tyler Williamson
276-328-2931
tswilliamson@fs.fed.us

Description: Removal of Non-native White Pine from select areas on the clinch Ranger District to create conditions that will promote growth of native hardwoods.

Location: UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Lee. UNIT-Clinch Ranger District. STATE- Virginia. COUNTY-Lee. Lovelady Valley.

Flatwoods Vegetation Treatment Project
EA

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Road management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2012

Expected:03/2013

05/2013

Terry Adams
276-328-2931
terryadams@fs.fed.us

Description: Fire management, Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants, Forest products, Vegetation management (other than forest products), Road management

Location: UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Scott, Wise. Flatwoods Area.

Lauren's Camp Co-Op fuels reduction project
CE

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2012

Expected:01/2013

03/2013

Terry Adams
276-328-2931
terryadams@fs.fed.us

Description: Prescribed burn and mechanical treatment in a 90-400 acre zone adjacent to the Lauren's Camp Community to reduce natural fuel build up and improve plant vigor.

Location: UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Scott. LEGAL - Scott County, Virginia, South-East of the City of Nortn, and Soutt-West of the Town of Coeburn. Adjacent to Lauren's Camp Community on Osborn Ridge, Scott County, Virginia.

North Fork of Pound Natural Gas Development Project
EIS

- Minerals and Geology

Cancelled

N/A

Thomas Collins
540-265-5152
tkcollins@fs.fed.us

Description: Natural gas development of 21 gas wells on a federal lease within an inventoried roadless area. Lease is held by production by a private well that is withdrawing federal minerals. Active lease predates roadless designation.

Location: UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Wise. Pine Mountain, Wise County, VA., Clinch RD.

Pine Mountain Vegetation Treatment Project
EA

- Recreation management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Road management

On Hold

N/A

Tyler Williamson
276-328-2931
tswilliamson@fs.fed.us

Description: Wildlife habitat improvements, prescribed burning, timber harvest, trail work and noxious weed eradication. Acreages to be determined.

Location: UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Dickenson, Wise. Pine Mountain.

Wallen Ridge Hazardous Fuels Project
EA

- Fuels management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2013

Expected:05/2013

07/2013

Terry Adams
276-328-2931
terryadams@fs.fed.us

Description: Prescribed Fire to Improve Forest Health, Yellow Pine Regeneration and Reduce Hazardous Fuels in Urban interface (WUI).

Location: UNIT - Clinch Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Lee, Scott, Wise. West of US 23 and South of Big Stone Gap VA in wise, Lee and Scott Counties on Wallen Ridge.

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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Eastern Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R8 - Southern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Bastian Parking Lot
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2012

Expected:11/2012

12/2012

Jesse Overcash
540-552-4641
jovercash@fs.fed.us

Description: Construction of parking lot at US 52 and VA 615 intersection in Bastian.

Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bland. In the town of Bastian.

Eastern Divide Ranger District Prescribed Burns
CE

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2012

Expected:01/2013

03/2013

Jesse Overcash
540-552-4641
jovercash@fs.fed.us

Description: Prescribed burns for pine restoration, fuel reduction in urban interface, creation of open oak woodlands, and to improve condition class.

Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Botetourt, Craig, Giles, Montgomery. District Wide.

FY2012-2015 Oak Enhancement and Pre-Commericial Thinning Treatments Project
CE

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2012

Expected:01/2013

03/2013

Mark Miller
540-552-4641
markmiller@fs.fed.us

Description: Oak enhancment (to establish oak seedlings in advance of future harvests) and pre-commercial thinning (crop tree release) treatments will be implemented on approximately 1500 acres in 70 stands across the district.

Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bland, Craig, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski. Across Eastern Divide Ranger District.

Flat Top Trails - formerly Dismal Creek Horse Trails
CE

- Recreation management

On Hold

N/A

Sheryl Lyles
540-552-4641
slyles@fs.fed.us

Description: Development of new trail segments and closure of unsustainable segments of trail in the Flat Top Trail System area.

Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Giles. East of Hollybrook to Narrows.

Fork Mountain Vegetation Management
EA

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Watershed management
- Road management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2012

Expected:04/2013

08/2013

Mark Miller
540-552-4641
markmiller@fs.fed.us

Description: Commercial timber harvest, Commercial Thinning, Non-commercial timber stand improvement, Treatment of non-native invasive species, planting oak and American Chestnut seedlings, Prescribed burning

Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia, West Virginia. COUNTY - Monroe, Giles. West of Waiteville, WV.

Gold Bond Oak Enhancement Prescribed Burn Expansion Project
CE

- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management

Cancelled

N/A

Mark Miller
540-552-4641
markmiller@fs.fed.us

Description: Expand prescribed burn area- Gold Bond post harvest prescribed burn. Gold Bond expansion will add approximately 40 acres. Purpose of the expansion is to promote oak regeneration.

Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Giles. Giles County near the Gold Bond community in the Stony Creek watershed.

Kimballton Mine exploratory drilling
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special area management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/23/2012

Expected:10/2012

11/2012

Jesse Overcash
540-552-4641
jovercash@fs.fed.us

Description: Proposed drilling of two exploratory core holes associated with existing underground limestone mining under National Forest lands near Olean in Giles County, Virginia.

Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Giles. Project area is approximately 1 air mile east of Olean, Virginia.

Patterson ATV Area Closure
EA

- Recreation management

Cancelled

N/A

Cynthia Schiffer
540-552-4641
cschiffer@fs.fed.us

Description: Close out all trails and rehabilitate trails and parking areas and remove vault toilet.

Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Botetourt. Patterson Creek area.

Poverty Creek American Chestnut Research Plot Expansion Project
CE

- Heritage resource management
- Special area management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Research and Development

Completed

Actual: 01/24/2012

08/2012

Mark Miller
540-552-4641
markmiller@fs.fed.us

Description: Expand existing American Chestnut Cooperators research plot by 0.25 acre below Poverty Creek road, Cutting and removing trees, planting new American Chestnuts. This decision has been signed and the project implementation has begun.

Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Montgomery. South of Poverty Creek Road; northwest of Pandapas Pond.

Poverty Creek Trail Reroutes and Additions
CE

- Recreation management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 12/2012

Expected:03/2013

05/2013

Sheryl Lyles
540-552-4641
slyles@fs.fed.us

Description: Development of new trail segments and closure of unsustainable segments of trail.

Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Botetourt, Craig, Giles, Montgomery. Eastern Divide Ranger District, Virginia, Montgomery County.

Rich Mountain Vegetation Management
EA

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/19/2011

Expected:12/2012

04/2013

William Ellis
540-552-4641
williamsellis@fs.fed.us

Description: Commercial timber harvest, commericial thinning, Non-commercial timber stand improvement, Treatment of non-native species, prescribed burning

Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bland. 4 miles north-northwest of Bastian, VA.

Roads Management
EA

- Road management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2012

Expected:01/2013

03/2013

Cynthia Schiffer
540-552-4641
cschiffer@fs.fed.us

Description: Change travel management status (opening and closing dates on selected roads) across the district.

Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia, West Virginia. COUNTY - Monroe, Bland, Botetourt, Craig, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski. Select roads across the district.

Tract J-1732 Fee Conveyance
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Recreation management
- Land ownership management

Cancelled

N/A

Karen Overcash
540-265-5175
kovercash@fs.fed.us

Description: Tract 1144 was originally purchased for Appalachian National Scenic Trail location. AT will be relocated away from tract. Portion of tract (now referenced as J-1732) will no longer be needed.

Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Giles. Tract is located north of the Celanese Acetate LLC plant located between towns of Narrows and Pearisburg, southwest side of Peters Mtn, north of the New River.

White Rocks Vegetation Management
EA

- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

Completed

Actual: 01/17/2012

01/2013

Mark Miller
540-552-4641
markmiller@fs.fed.us

Description: This project (thinning, group selection, planting, spot control of fern) was listed in the previous SOPA. Includes non-native invasive species treatment. The decision has been signed and the timber sale is out for bids.

Location: UNIT - Eastern Divide Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bland. Near White Rocks campground area.

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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R8 - Southern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

BARC Electric Cooperative Herbicide Use
EA

- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

Kathy Hall
540-291-2188
khall@fs.fed.us

Description: Maintain powerline right-of-ways with herbicide

Location: UNIT - Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockbridge. Big Irish Creek and Big Mary's Creek Pedlar Ranger District.

Big Piney Mountain Vegetation Project
EA

- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/22/2012

Expected:10/2012

01/2013

John Donahue
540-291-2188
jdonahue01@fs.fed.us

Description: Commercial Timber Harvest, Non-Commercial Timber Stand Improvement, Wildlife Habitat Improvement

Location: UNIT - Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Amherst. Pedlar Ranger District, Amherst County, Virginia, East of Blue Ridge Parkway.

Coles Run Dam and Reservoir Rehab Project
EA

- Watershed management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/31/2011

Expected:11/2012

03/2013

Joanne Sanfilippo
970-870-2210
jmsanfilippo@fs.fed.us

Description: Rehab Coles Run Dam and associated reservoir and infrastructure associated with public water service to meet requirements of Virginia's Dam Safety Act

Location: UNIT - Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Augusta. Coles Run.

Fletcher Mountain Vegetation Project
EA

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants

On Hold

N/A

John Donahue
540-291-2188
jdonahue01@fs.fed.us

Description: Thin 110 acres of oak/poplar forest, restore one existing wildlife opening and other wildlife habitat improvement work.

Location: UNIT - Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Amherst. Compartment 1201, Approximately 7 miles east of Buena Vista, Virginia.

Peavine Mountain Area Road Closure and Restoration Project
EA

- Watershed management
- Road management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/10/2009

Expected:10/2012

12/2012

David Whitmore
540-291-2188
davidwhitmore@fs.fed.us

Description: Close to public motorized use and restore portions of FR 318, FR 36E, and FR 318B.

Location: UNIT - Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Amherst. Nine miles southeast of Glasgow, Viginia, North of the James River.

Pedlar Timber Stand Improvement
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/07/2012

Expected:04/2013

05/2013

John Donahue
540-291-2188
jdonahue01@fs.fed.us

Description: Perform a pre-commercial crop tree release on approximately 340 acres in 14 seperate young forest stands.

Location: UNIT - Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Amherst. Pedlar Ranger District, Pedlar River Watershed.

Rockbridge County Public Service Authority Water Tank Replacement
CE

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2012

Expected:01/2013

03/2013

Kathy Hall
540-291-2188
khall@fs.fed.us

Description: Replacement of an existing water storage tank

Location: UNIT - Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockbridge. Long Hollow outside of Buena Vista.

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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, James River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R8 - Southern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Evans Tract Prescribed Burn
CE

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2013

Expected:03/2013

04/2013

Ed Haverlack
540-962-2214
ehaverlack@fs.fed.us

Description: Prescribed burn a wildlife clearing of approximately 80 acres to improve quality forage and nutrient cycling

Location: UNIT - James River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Alleghany. 4-5 miles east-southeast of Clifton Forge, in Alleghany County, Virginia, off of state road 633.

Jackson River Public Access
CE

- Recreation management
- Watershed management

Cancelled

N/A

Lorraine Thomas
540-839-2521
lthomas01@fs.fed.us

Description: Repair and maintain public access sites along the Jackson River, includes parking areas and canoe access sites.

Location: UNIT - James River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Alleghany. Approximately 4-9 miles north of Covington along the Jackson River.

Peters Mountain Access
EA

- Recreation management
- Road management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/21/2010

Expected:11/2012

01/2013

Karen Stevens
540-839-2521
karenlstevens@fs.fed.us

Description: Restore public motorized access to Peters Mountain.

Location: UNIT - James River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Alleghany. Ten miles southwest of Covington, Virginia in Alleghany County.

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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Lee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R8 - Southern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Barb Timber Sale
EA

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Watershed management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/22/2011

Expected:01/2013

05/2013

Holden Mason
540-984-4101
hmason@fs.fed.us

Description: Harvesting timber on approximately 414 acres. Project situated in compartments 215,216,217,218 and 219 in Shenandoah County along Great North Mountain

Location: UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Shenandoah. Lee Ranger District, Great North Mountain.

Church Timber Sale
EA

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/01/2011

Expected:02/2013

05/2013

Holden Mason
540-984-4101
hmason@fs.fed.us

Description: Harvesting timber on approximately 160 acres. this proposal is situated in compartments 221 and 250 in Rockingham County, Virginia along the eastern sideslopes of Church Mountain along FDR 482 and FDR 1615

Location: UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockingham. Lee Ranger District, GWJeff.

Gerhard Shelter Trail Relocation
CE

- Recreation management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/05/2009

Expected:12/2013

02/2013

Katie Donahue
540-984-4101
kdonahue@fs.fed.us

Description: MA 15 & 9 on the Lee District. Relocating two very steep sections that exceed 60 percent slope and difficult to maintain

Location: UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Shenandoah. GWJEFF, Lee Ranger District, Shenandoah County, VA.

Little Schloss and Second Mt Prescribed Burns
CE

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

On Hold

N/A

Katie Donahue
540-984-4101
kdonahue@fs.fed.us

Description: Burn 1,500 acres at Little Schloss and 1,000 acres on Second Mt. The decision for Second Mtn was made on 7/15/2009. The decision for Little Schloss has not been made yet.

Location: UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockingham, Shenandoah. Little Schloss and Second Mt.

Squirrel Gap Trail Relocation
CE

- Recreation management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2012

Expected:01/2013

03/2013

Cameron Seals
540-984-4101
cseals@fs.fed.us

Description: MA15 on the Lee District. Relocate trail off private land accross land owned by WVDNR.

Location: UNIT - Lee Ranger District. STATE - West Virginia. COUNTY - Hardy. Lee Ranger District, Hardy County, WV.

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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R8 - Southern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Appalachian Trail Desert Dog and Reed Creek Relocations
CE

- Recreation management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/25/2011

Expected:12/2012

08/2013

William Cober
276-783-5196
wcober@fs.fed.us

Description: Desert Dog: Relocate 1400' section of AT, 6 miles north of I-81 near Groseclose, VA in Smyth County. Reed Creek: Relocate approximately 300' section of trail in Crawfish Valley area of Wythe Co about 2.7 miles north of Desert Dog relocation.

Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Smyth, Wythe. Appalachian Trail north of I-81 in Smyth and Wythe Counties.

Brush Creek House sale
CE

- Regulations, Directives, Orders

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/18/2008

Expected:11/2012

01/2013

Carla Dunn
540-265-5197
cdunn@fs.fed.us

Description: Sale of government property at 128 Lady Slipper Lane, Ivanhoe, VA in Grayson County.

Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Grayson. LEGAL - 128 Lady Slipper Lane, Ivanhoe, VA , Grayson County. 128 Lady Slipper Lane, Ivanhoe, VA , Grayson County.

Comers Creek grazing
EA

- Grazing management

Completed

Actual: 09/27/2012

10/2012

Tom Blevins
276-783-5196
tblevins@fs.fed.us

Description: Grazing allotment

Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Grayson. Comers Creek drainage.

Comers Rock Overlook Trail
CE

- Recreation management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/22/2011

Expected:12/2012

10/2013

Sara Schell
276-782-4377
sschell@fs.fed.us

Description: Rehabilitation of the Comers Rock trailhead, trail, and viewing platform.

Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Wythe. Trail from the parking lot to the Comers Rock Overlook in Wythe County.

Cripple Creek Grazing
EA

- Grazing management

Completed

Actual: 09/27/2012

10/2012

Tom Blevins
276-783-5196
tblevins@fs.fed.us

Description: grazing allotment reauthorization

Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Wythe. Eight pastures in Cripple Creek area in Wythe County.

Iron Mountain Grazing
EA

- Grazing management

Completed

Actual: 09/27/2012

10/2012

Tom Blevins
276-783-5196
tblevins@fs.fed.us

Description: grazing allotment reauthorization

Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Grayson. Four pastures in Grayson County.

Iron Mountain Trailhead
CE

- Recreation management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2012

Expected:01/2013

03/2013

Sara Schell
276-782-4377
sschell@fs.fed.us

Description: Recreation Enhancements to Iron Mountain Trailhead and State Route 600 Overlook.

Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Smyth. Overlook along State Route in Smyth County.

Killinger Creek Abandoned Mineland Reclamation
CE

- Watershed management

On Hold

N/A

Beth Merz
276-783-5196
bmerz@fs.fed.us

Description: Restore, shape and vegetate adandoned sand mine.

Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Smyth. Located off FS 86, Glade Mountain.

Konnarock Grazing
EA

- Grazing management

Completed

Actual: 09/27/2012

10/2012

Tom Blevins
276-783-5196
tblevins@fs.fed.us

Description: Grazing Allotment Reauthorization

Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Smyth. Whitetop Laurel drainage.

Mt. Rogers Prescribed Burning - Currin Valley, Homestead & Comers Rock
CE

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Fuels management

On Hold

N/A

Beth Merz
276-783-5196
bmerz@fs.fed.us

Description: landscape scale fuels reduction, wildlife habitat project

Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Smyth. Currin Valley, Homestead & Comers Rock.

Seasonal Road Closures
CE

- Road management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2012

Expected:01/2013

03/2013

Beth Merz
276-783-5196
bmerz@fs.fed.us

Description: Seasonal Road Closures as conditions warrent, for resource protection and public safety

Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, Washington, Wythe. Various roads on the Mt. Rogers NRA.

Valley Divide Bike Trail
CE

- Recreation management

On Hold

N/A

William Cober
276-783-5196
wcober@fs.fed.us

Description: Construct new mountain bike trail east of Raccoon Branch Wilderness.

Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Smyth. East of Highway 16 between Troutdale and Sugar Grove.

Various Special Use Proposals
CE

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2012

Expected:12/2012

01/2013

David Skinner
276-328-2931
dlskinner@fs.fed.us

Description: Various special use proposals for hay fields, recreation services, events, communication site use, private access, etc.

Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wythe. Various areas on the Mt. Rogers National Recreation Area.

Woodpecker Vegetation Management/Timber Harvest
EA

- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

On Hold

N/A

Beth Merz
276-783-5196
bmerz@fs.fed.us

Description: Vegetation management for wildlife habitat improvement including commercial timber harvest.

Location: UNIT - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Smyth. Along Forest Road 16 and Forest Road 857.

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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, North River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R8 - Southern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Gate Mountain Timber Sale
EA

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants

On Hold

N/A

Gerardo Paez
540-432-8231
gpaez@fs.fed.us

Description: Commercial timber sale on approximately 400 acres to improve habitat conditions for various wildlife species.

Location: UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockingham. Approximately 6 miles SW of Fulks Run, VA.

Line 550 Special Use Permit
CE

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Special use management
- Road management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2012

Expected:08/2012

09/2012

Derrick Miller
540-265-5128
derrickmiller@fs.fed.us

Description: Renewal of permit to operate and maintain a 500 kV transmission line on a ROW by Dominion Virginia Power across FS. Permitted action includes veg. control, cutting of danger trees, maintenance of access, and grading for minimum clearance compliance

Location: UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia, West Virginia. COUNTY - Rockingham, Pendleton. LEGAL - ROW across Forest Service. Transmission line and associated access roads from Pendleton County, West Virginia though Rockingham County, Virginia.

Marshall Run Timber Sale
EA

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants

On Hold

N/A

Elwood Burge
662-236-6550
eburge@fs.fed.us

Description: Commercial timber sale on 185 acres to enhance habitat for various wildlife species including black bear. Prescribe Burn approximately 1300 acres.

Location: UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Rockingham. North River Ranger District, Virginia, Rockingham County, FDR 235, 3 miles west of Fulks Run.

Tom Lee Draft Timber Sale
EA

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/12/2012

Expected:04/2013

06/2013

Gerardo Paez
540-432-8231
gpaez@fs.fed.us

Description: Fuelwood and timber sale on approximately 292 acres to improve habitat conditions for various wildlife species.

Location: UNIT - North River Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Augusta. LEGAL - NFS. Approximately 2 miles west of Deerfield, VA.

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George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Warm Springs Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R8 - Southern Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Border Restoration Project
CE

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2012

Expected:12/2012

03/2013

Karen Stevens
540-839-2521
karenlstevens@fs.fed.us

Description: Prescribe burn 31,475 acres within 23 areas on National Forest and VDGIF property as part of the Appalachian Fire Learning Network.

Location: UNIT - Warm Springs Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bath, Highland. Along the Virginia and West Virginia state boundary from Lake Moomaw to Ruckman Draft (north of State Route 84).

Bratton and Wolf Special Use Reauthorizations
CE

- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

Yvonne Norman
540-962-2214
ynorman@fs.fed.us

Description: Reauthorize use of National Forest for 1) water supply well (Wolf) and 2) use of existing road to provide access to private property

Location: UNIT - Warm Springs Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bath. Wolf Location is along State Route 614 & Muddy Run, Bratton Location is on Piney Ridge near Highland Cty Line.

Hidden Valley Campground Host Site Improvements
CE

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2012

Expected:12/2012

12/2012

Lorraine Thomas
540-839-2521
lthomas01@fs.fed.us

Description: Upgrade Hidden Valley Campground host with an electrical hookup.

Location: UNIT - Warm Springs Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bath. Approximately 4 miles northwest of Warm Springs.

Paddy Knob Early Successional Habitat
CE

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants

In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/27/2012

Expected:11/2012

11/2012

Steve Tanguay
540-839-2521
stanguay@fs.fed.us

Description: Create early successional habitat in the vincinity of Paddy Knob.

Location: UNIT - Warm Springs Ranger District. STATE - Virginia. COUNTY - Bath. Approximately 8 miles northeast of Mountain Grove.

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Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)10/01/2012 to 12/31/2012George Washington and Jefferson National Forest

Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
10/01/2012 to 12/31/2012
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest