Environmental Assessment Completed

Franks Creek Project

National Forests in North Carolina Graham, North Carolina Cheoah Ranger District

Provide timber products and improve/maintain forest health, tree growth, wildlife habitat, species and watershed composition. Activities include timber harvest, invasive plant control, fisheries restoration, and timber/wildlife stand improvements.

Location

Cheoah Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/10/2012
2
Comment Period
10/18/2012
3
Decision
05/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Franks Creek ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/06/2013 Legal Notice Date: 05/09/2013
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsCheoah Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionFranks Creek Compartments
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels managementForest productsWatershed management