Thin approximately 52 total acres in compartment 91, stand 12 and compartment 92, stand 16, then conduct a midstory control prescribed burn to reduce undesirable understory competition.
Location
Compartment 91, Stand 12, Compartment 92, Stand 16; Sullivan County
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/27/2010
2
Comment Period
09/27/2010
3
Decision
02/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
03/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Harper's Creek Forest Health Project | Decision Signed Date: 02/21/2012 |
| Forests | Cherokee National Forest |
| Districts | Watauga Ranger District |