Environmental Assessment Completed

Cane Pole Multiple Resource Management Project

National Forests in North Carolina Jackson, North Carolina Nantahala Ranger District

The proposed action is to conduct silvicultural treatments to improve wildlife habitat, restore vegetation communities, and supply timber for the local economy.

Location

National Forest System lands in Jackson County, North Carolina, near Rich Mountain.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/01/2014
2
Comment Period
07/23/2014
3
Decision
02/2015 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2015 (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; Timber Sales (Green)
Cane Pole ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/25/2015
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsNantahala Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed managementFuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsForest products