Devils Hens Nest Vegetation Project
The Devils Hens Nest Vegetation Project will address the difference between current conditions as they exist on the ground and the desired conditions described in the Jefferson Forest Plan.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Located in Scott County, Virginia south of Big Stone Gap, Virginia and northeast of Duffield, VA
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/19/2021 |
| Comment Period | 03/2024 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 06/2024 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 08/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2024 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Clinch Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Cancelled
Forests:
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Districts:
Clinch Ranger District
States:
Virginia
Counties:
Scott
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Joseph Elliott
1700 Park Ave SW
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 782-4365
joseph.elliott@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/4/2025