Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007

Summary

Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007 - Designates certain lands in the Jefferson National Forest, Virginia (Brush Mountain and Brush Mountain East, Seng Mountain and Raccoon Branch, Stone Mountain, Hunting Camp Creek and Garden Mountain, Mountain Lake Additions, Lewis Fork Addition and Little Wilson Creek Additions, Shawvers Run Additions, Peters Mountain Addition, and Kimberling Creek Additions) as wilderness. Designates certain lands in the Jefferson National Forest as: (1) the "Lynn Camp Creek Wilderness Study Area ;" and (2) the "Kimberling Creek Potential Wilderness Area" for eventual incorporation in the Kimberling Creek Wilderness. Sets forth requirements regarding ecological restoration. Designates Seng Mountain and Raccoon Branch, and Bear Creek, as National Scenic Areas (Scenic Areas). Establishes such Areas for purposes of: (1) ensuring the protection and preservation of scenic quality, water quality, natural characteristics, and water resources; (2) protecting wildlife and fish habitat; (3) protecting areas that may develop characteristics of old-growth forests; and (4) providing a variety of recreation opportunities. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to: (1) develop a management plan for such Scenic Areas; and (2) establish a trail plan for National Forest System (NFS) lands in order to develop hiking and equestrian trails on the lands in Jefferson National Forest designated as wilderness by this Act and non-motorized recreation trails within the Seng Mountain and Bear Creek Scenic Areas. Sets forth provisions regarding roads, vegetation management, motorized travel, fire, insects and disease, water, and mining and geothermal leasing.

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• Referred in Senate (text)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 24 October 2007

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• Referred in Senate (PDF)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 24 October 2007

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 23 October 2007

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 23 October 2007

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 23 October 2007

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 5 October 2007

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 5 October 2007

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• Reported to House amended, Part I

  summary · EN · 4 September 2007

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 13 February 2007

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 13 February 2007

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 13 February 2007

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