Decision Memo Completed

Nantahala Prescribed Burns

National Forests in North Carolina Macon; Swain, North Carolina Nantahala Ranger District

The proposed action is to prescribe burn three units on the Nantahla Ranger District.

Location

Wesser Gap, Sheppard Bald and Fontana Lake

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/14/2007
2
Comment Period
08/14/2007
3
Decision
01/2008 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
03/2008 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
Nantahala Prescribed BurnsDecision Signed Date: 01/16/2008
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsNantahala Ranger District
Fuels management