This project focuses on vegetation management (thinning) activities designed to maintain a healthy forest. This project also focuses on low intensity bum to develop open woodland conditions and create mixed hardwood/pine system.
Location
Compartment 301 and 302
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/21/2016
2
Decision
08/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2016 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 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 |
| Double R Forest Health Project | Decision Signed Date: 08/31/2016 |
| Forests | Cherokee National Forest |
| Districts | Watauga Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |