Restore Spruce-fir habitat on Roan and Unaka Mtn by using gap creation to improve age class distribution and enhance T&E species habitat, under plant with spruce seedlings if necessary,& restore understory growth around the Roan High Knob shelter.
Location
This project is planned for areas within the Appalachian Trail corridor along Roan and Unaka Mountains.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/22/2020
2
Decision
12/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2021 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Special Area Management |
| Roan & Unaka Mountain Spruce Fir Restoration and Habitat Improvement Project | Decision Signed Date: 12/04/2020 |
| Forests | Cherokee National Forest |
| Districts | Watauga Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |