Environmental Assessment Completed

Fontana Multiple Resource Management Project

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

The proposal is to conduct silvicultural activities designed to improve wildlife habitat, restore vegetation communities, and provide timber for the local economy.

Location

National Forest lands near Fontana Lake in Graham County, North Carolina.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/20/2013
2
Comment Period
02/21/2014
3
Objection Period Start
04/24/2014
4
Decision
06/2014 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
07/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Species Population Enhancements; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Fontana ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/20/2014
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsCheoah Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Land management planningFuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plants