Decision Memo Completed

FY12 Prescribed Burning Project

National Forests in North Carolina Montgomery; Randolph, North Carolina Uwharrie Ranger District

Proposed action is to improve wildlife habitat and plant populations, and reduce hazardous fuels through the use of prescribed fire on approximately 3,000 acres across the district.

Location

District wide

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/10/2011
2
Decision
02/2012 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2012 (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 ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
FY12 Prescribed Burning ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/13/2012
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsUwharrie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionDistrict wide
Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plants