Decision Memo Completed

Dobson Knob - Lake James Prescribe Burns

National Forests in North Carolina Burke, North Carolina Grandfather Ranger District

The proposal is to burn about 2,160 acres in the Dobson Knob area and 1,950 acres in the Lake James area to improve habitat diversity and reduce fuel concentrations.

Location

Grandfather Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/01/2010
2
Decision
01/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Lake James/Dobson Knob Prescribed BurnDecision Signed Date: 01/18/2011
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsGrandfather Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionDobson Knob Area
Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)