UPDATE: The Wilson Mountain timber sale was approved earlier this summer (2006). VAFW plans to formally file its objections to this timber sale in September 2006.

3.8 miles of roadbuilding and bulldozer/tractor firelines, 177 acres of logging, and 42 acres of prescribed burning above Iron Gate, Virginia. The project is located on a high ridge above the water gap of the James River. Rich cove forests up to 135 yrs. older and lowlying forests adjacent to the Cowpasture River could be affected by the project. The Forest Service first solicited comments for this project in June 2005. [see map] Call or write District Ranger, James River RD, 810-A Covington, VA 24426 & (540) 962-2214 with your concerns.

Wilson Mountain proposed cutting units

Photos: copyright Sherman Bamford