Shenandoah Mountain Act
The Shenandoah Mountain Act establishes a 92,562-acre National Scenic Area within Virginia's George Washington and Jefferson National Forests to protect natural resources, scenic quality, and recreational opportunities. It designates five specific wilderness areas (Skidmore Fork, Ramseys Draft, Lynn Hollow, Little River, and Beech Lick Knob) and prohibits new roads, timber harvesting (with limited exceptions for fire control and public safety), and energy development within the area. The law requires the Forest Service to develop a trail plan within two years to improve nonmotorized recreation access while maintaining resource protection, and it maintains existing recreational uses and private land access within the designated area.
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Jul 2023
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Introduced Jul 27, 2023
Last action Jul 27, 2023
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Jul 27, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3763)
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Jul 27, 2023
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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