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Jefferson National Forest

VWC worked to enact the Virginia Ridge and Valley Bill for the Jefferson National Forest from 2002 until it was signed into law by President Barack Obama as part of the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009.  The bill was the result of a collaborative effort by Rep. Rick Boucher, former Sen. John Warner, their staff, and many local, regional and national environmental and recreational organizations.  Enactment of the Ridge and Valley Act was a momentous occasion in the history of Virginia Wilderness!
New Wilderness and National Scenic areas added by the Ridge and Valley Act:
  • Bear Creek National Scenic Area
  • Brush Mountain East Wilderness Area
  • Brush Mountain Wilderness Area
  • Garden Mountain Wilderness Area
  • Hunting Camp Creek Wilderness Area
  • Lynn Camp Creek Wilderness Study Area
  • Raccoon Branch Wilderness Area
  • Seng Mountain National Scenic Area
  • Stone Mountain Wilderness Area
Wilderness additions in the Ridge and Valley Act:
  • Mountain Lake
  • Peters Mountain
  • Lewis Fork
  • Little Wilson Creek
  • Shawvers Run
  • Kimberling Creek
For descriptions and maps of these Virginia Wilderness areas go here. Also, see the attached map of Virginia Wilderness and National Scenic Areas.


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