This project is proposing to conduct understory maintenance burning to promote open woodland conditions, create a mixed hardwood/pine system, reduce hazardous fuels, and improve wildlife habitat.
Location
Compartments 380-382 and 384
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/10/2018
2
Decision
06/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2019 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| 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 |
| Rich Mountain Prescribed Burning Project | Decision Signed Date: 06/03/2019 |
| Forests | Cherokee National Forest |
| Districts | Unaka Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |