Legislation would protect more than 92K acres of scenic land in Shenandoah Valley
The Shenandoah Mountain Act is legislation to establish a 92,562-acre scenic area in Rockingham, Augusta and Highland counties.
Source: augustafreepress.com
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Virginia Senators push for new National Scenic Area on Shenandoah Mountain
Virginia's U S. Senators introduced a bill last week that would create a 92,000 acre National Scenic Area within the George Washington National Forest.
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Sen. Kaine to tour Shenandoah Valley, Piedmont, Roanoke areas this week
Tim Kaine will hike the Shenandoah Mountain Trail near Staunton to discuss his new legislation to establish a National Scenic Area.
Source: augustafreepress.com
Warner, Kaine Seek To Establish Shenandoah Mountain Scenic Area
U.S. Sens. Tim Kaine and Mark Warner introduced legislation Wednesday that would establish a 92,449-acre Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic Area in Rockingham, Augusta and Highland counties.
Source: dnronline.com
Kaine, Warner leading effort to create a Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic Area
Legislation to establish a 92,000-acre Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic Area in Rockingham, Augusta, and Highland is being led by U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine.
Source: augustafreepress.com
Forest Service plans prescribed burns
By Steve Knupp Mar 2, 2021 The USDA Forest Service will begin conducting prescribed burns in Augusta, Highland and Rockingham Counties, Virginia, and Pendleton County, West Virginia, between mid-March and late May 2021. Prescribed burns keep the public and homes safe by reducing the buildup of dried leaves and wood in nearby forest land that can lead to uncontrolled wildfires. Prescribed burns can also improve wildlife habitat by restoring open woodlands and grasslands to the forest landscape....
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