Salvage 172 acres of dead, down and wind thrown timber to reduce public safety hazards, decrease remaining wildfire fuel loads, and promoting a healthy forest. Reforest the harvested area following salvage operations.
Location
East of Watauga Lake, Compartment 123
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/21/2016
2
Decision
08/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2016 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Timber Sales (Salvage) |
| Dry Hill Salvage | Decision Signed Date: 08/17/2016 |
| Forests | Cherokee National Forest |
| Districts | Watauga Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |