Area 1 - 41 ac; Area 2 - 47 ac; Area 3 - 18 acres. Variable density thinning; damaged/diseased trees followed by poplar, red maple, scarlet/black oak, white pine. Longer-lived species, such as oaks and hickory, favored.
Location
Sullivan County, Compartment 118.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/2014 (Estimated)
2
Decision
08/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2014 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Forests | Cherokee National Forest |
| Districts | Watauga Ranger District |